Darwen Vale High School vs Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,039 students
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Darwen Vale High School Darwen, North West | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 536 | #752 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2354 of 4,090 | #6274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,039 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,039 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darwen | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.darwenvale.com | www.ourladysprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 41.9).
- •Darwen Vale High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 180.
- •Darwen Vale High School is a academy school while Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 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 Darwen Vale High School better than Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (58.0 vs 41.9 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 Darwen Vale High School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Vale High School: 1,039. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Vale High School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Darwen Vale High School is 280th of 536 and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 752nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).