Longshaw Community Junior School vs St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 930 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
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Longshaw Community Junior School Blackburn, North West | St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 2,286 | #1019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9830 of 15,697 | #8191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 334 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 65% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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.longshawjunior.org | www.stmaryandstjosephs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 41.4).
- •Longshaw Community Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Longshaw Community Junior School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 203.
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 St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (49.2 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 St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longshaw Community Junior School: 334. St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longshaw Community Junior School and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Longshaw Community Junior School is 1259th of 2,286 and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1019th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).