Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St John's Catholic Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 57 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
St John's Catholic Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
189 students
| Measure | Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St John's Catholic Infant School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,286 | #1211 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8970 of 15,697 | #9486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 189 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 105% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holysouls.co.uk | www.stjohnsinfantschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 43.1).
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 John's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (45.5 vs 43.1 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 Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St John's Catholic Infant School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 189. St John's Catholic Infant School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St John's Catholic Infant School rank in North West?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1131st of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Infant School is 1211th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).