Longshaw Infant School vs Noorul Uloom
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 729 m 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
Noorul Uloom
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
125 students
| Measure | Longshaw Infant School Blackburn, North West | Noorul Uloom Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2056 of 2,286 | #179 of 536 |
| National rank | #14653 of 15,697 | #1518 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–23 |
| Students | 203 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longshawinfants.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Noorul Uloom scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 15.3).
- •Longshaw Infant School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 125.
- •Longshaw Infant School is a local authority school while Noorul Uloom is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Longshaw Infant School is co-educational and Noorul Uloom is girls.
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 Noorul Uloom?
On the Success Index (England), Noorul Uloom ranks higher (59.5 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 Noorul Uloom?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longshaw Infant School: 203. Noorul Uloom: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longshaw Infant School and Noorul Uloom rank in North West?
Longshaw Infant School is 2056th of 2,286 and Noorul Uloom is 179th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).