Longshaw Community Junior School vs Markazul Uloom
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 291 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longshaw Community Junior School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
Markazul Uloom
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
26 students
| Measure | Longshaw Community Junior School Blackburn, North West | Markazul Uloom Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #9830 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 334 | 26 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 26 |
| Free school meals | 65% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 12% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longshawjunior.org | – |
The verdict
- •Markazul Uloom scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 41.4).
- •Longshaw Community Junior School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 26.
- •Longshaw Community Junior School is a local authority school while Markazul Uloom is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Longshaw Community Junior School is co-educational and Markazul Uloom is boys.
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 Longshaw Community Junior School better than Markazul Uloom?
On the Success Index (England), Markazul Uloom ranks higher (89.0 vs 41.4 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 Longshaw Community Junior School and Markazul Uloom?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longshaw Community Junior School: 334. Markazul Uloom: 26. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longshaw Community Junior School and Markazul Uloom rank in North West?
Longshaw Community Junior School is 1259th of 2,286 and Markazul Uloom is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).