Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 96 m 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
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
| Measure | Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,286 | #416 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8970 of 15,697 | #3518 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 189 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | www.stgabrielssch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 45.5).
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 60%).
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 189.
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 St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 45.5 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 Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School?
About 96 m 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. St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1131st of 2,286 and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is 416th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).