Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West | Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 2,286 | #1834 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4251 of 15,697 | #13485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mellor.lancs.sch.uk | www.ribchesterstwilfrids.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 23.3).
- •Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 30%).
- •Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 96.
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 Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School better than Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 23.3 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 Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School and Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School: 144. Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School and Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School is 498th of 2,286 and Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1834th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).