Brookhouse Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhouse Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
| Measure | Brookhouse Primary School Blackburn, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #460 of 2,286 | #1225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3910 of 15,697 | #9579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 247 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookhouseprimary.co.uk | www.stjamesceprimaryblackburn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookhouse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 42.7).
- •Brookhouse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 66%).
- •Brookhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is the larger school with 395 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookhouse Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Brookhouse Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookhouse Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookhouse Primary School: 247. St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookhouse Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Brookhouse Primary School is 460th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is 1225th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).