Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy vs St Antony's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
St Antony's RC Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Blackburn, North West | St Antony's RC Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2125 of 2,286 | #1715 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15032 of 15,697 | #12803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.knuzdenstoswalds.co.uk | www.stantonysrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Antony's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 12.1).
- •St Antony's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 36%).
- •St Antony's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Antony's RC Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 150.
- •Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Antony's RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy better than St Antony's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Antony's RC Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 12.1 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 Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy and St Antony's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy: 150. St Antony's RC Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy and St Antony's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is 2125th of 2,286 and St Antony's RC Primary School is 1715th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).