Dar Ul Madinah vs St Silas's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 211 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 Silas's CofE Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
| Measure | Dar Ul Madinah Blackburn, North West | St Silas's CofE Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1590 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #12020 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 55 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 311 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dmblackburn.co.uk | www.stsilasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Silas's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 55.
- •Dar Ul Madinah is a independent school while St Silas's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Silas's CofE 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 Silas's CofE Primary School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dar Ul Madinah: 55. St Silas's CofE Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dar Ul Madinah and St Silas's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Dar Ul Madinah is unranked and St Silas's CofE Primary School is 1590th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).