Dar Ul Madinah vs Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 198 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dar Ul Madinah
Blackburn · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
55 students
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Dar Ul Madinah Blackburn, North West | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1107 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 173 |
| Free school meals | – | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.dmblackburn.co.uk | www.sacredheartblackburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is the larger school with 173 students compared with 55.
- •Dar Ul Madinah is a independent school while Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dar Ul Madinah better than Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dar Ul Madinah and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dar Ul Madinah: 55. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dar Ul Madinah and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Dar Ul Madinah is unranked and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1107th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).