Islamiyah School vs St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islamiyah School
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
153 students
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
392 students
| Measure | Islamiyah School Blackburn, North West | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1223 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #9563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 153 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 392 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | islamiyahschoolblackburn.com | ststephenscofeblackburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 153.
- •Islamiyah School is a independent school while St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Islamiyah School is girls and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Islamiyah School better than St Stephen's Church of England Primary 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 Islamiyah School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Islamiyah School: 153. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Islamiyah School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Islamiyah School is unranked and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is 1223rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).