Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School vs St Silas's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
| Measure | Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Salford, North West | St Silas's CofE Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #332 of 2,286 | #1590 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2801 of 15,697 | #12020 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 312 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 69.2% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | Salford | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bjcfps.co.uk/ | www.stsilasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 31.1).
- •Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 59%).
- •Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 311.
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 Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School better than St Silas's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 31.1 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 Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School and St Silas's CofE Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Salford and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School: 312. St Silas's CofE Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School and St Silas's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School is 332nd of 2,286 and St Silas's CofE Primary School is 1590th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).