Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery vs St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 570 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
BLACKBURN · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery BLACKBURN, North West | St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1902 of 2,286 | #2265 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13964 of 15,697 | #15615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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 | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meadowheadinfants.co.uk | www.staidansblackburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.1 vs 4.7).
- •St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 182 students compared with 169.
- •Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery better than St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (20.1 vs 4.7 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 Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
About 570 m in a straight line, between BLACKBURN and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery: 169. St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery is 1902nd of 2,286 and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is 2265th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).