Feniscowles Primary School vs Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feniscowles Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
BLACKBURN · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
| Measure | Feniscowles Primary School Blackburn, North West | Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery BLACKBURN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 2,286 | #1902 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8728 of 15,697 | #13964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 417 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| 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.feniscowlesprimary.com | www.meadowheadinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Feniscowles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 20.1).
- •Feniscowles Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 169.
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 Feniscowles Primary School better than Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Feniscowles Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 20.1 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 Feniscowles Primary School and Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and BLACKBURN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feniscowles Primary School: 417. Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feniscowles Primary School and Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery rank in North West?
Feniscowles Primary School is 1099th of 2,286 and Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery is 1902nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).