Dar Ul Madinah vs Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 622 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
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Dar Ul Madinah Blackburn, North West | Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #557 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #4704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 55 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 463 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| 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.wensleyfold.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 55.
- •Dar Ul Madinah is a independent school while Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 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 Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
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 Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dar Ul Madinah: 55. Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dar Ul Madinah and Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Dar Ul Madinah is unranked and Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is 557th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).