Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School vs St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School Blackburn, North West | St Philip's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 2,286 | #2154 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10612 of 15,697 | #15153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stfranciscep.co.uk | www.st-philips.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 11.0).
- •Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 41%).
- •Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School better than St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School ranks higher (37.9 vs 11.0 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 Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School: 173. St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is 1358th of 2,286 and St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 2154th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).