Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs Islamiyah School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Islamiyah School
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
153 students
| Measure | Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | Islamiyah School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #8970 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 189 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| 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.holysouls.co.uk | islamiyahschoolblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is the larger school with 189 students compared with 153.
- •Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school while Islamiyah School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is co-educational and Islamiyah School is girls.
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 Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than Islamiyah 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 Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and Islamiyah School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 189. Islamiyah School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and Islamiyah School rank in North West?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1131st of 2,286 and Islamiyah School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).