Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy vs Shadsworth Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 556 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
Shadsworth Infant School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Blackburn, North West | Shadsworth Infant School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 536 | #1987 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3717 of 4,090 | #14338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 770 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.shadsworthinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 770 students compared with 196.
- •Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Shadsworth Infant School is a local authority 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 Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy better than Shadsworth Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and Shadsworth Infant School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 770. Shadsworth Infant School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and Shadsworth Infant School rank in North West?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 463rd of 536 and Shadsworth Infant School is 1987th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).