Longshaw Infant School vs Lower Darwen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longshaw Infant School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
203 students
Lower Darwen Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | Longshaw Infant School Blackburn, North West | Lower Darwen Primary School Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2056 of 2,286 | #1975 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14653 of 15,697 | #14299 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longshawinfants.co.uk | www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lower Darwen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.9 vs 15.3).
- •Lower Darwen Primary School is the larger school with 382 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 Infant School better than Lower Darwen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Darwen Primary School ranks higher (17.9 vs 15.3 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 Infant School and Lower Darwen Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longshaw Infant School: 203. Lower Darwen Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longshaw Infant School and Lower Darwen Primary School rank in North West?
Longshaw Infant School is 2056th of 2,286 and Lower Darwen Primary School is 1975th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).