Dar Ul Madinah vs St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 715 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
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Dar Ul Madinah Blackburn, North West | St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #911 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 419 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 55.
- •Dar Ul Madinah is a independent school while St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
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 St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dar Ul Madinah: 55. St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dar Ul Madinah and St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Dar Ul Madinah is unranked and St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 911th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).