Queen Elizabeth's Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 867 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Primary School Blackburn, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1703 of 2,286 | #1225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12758 of 15,697 | #9579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 387 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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.qegsblackburn.com | www.stjamesceprimaryblackburn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.7 vs 27.3).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 45%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is the larger school with 395 students compared with 387.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Primary School is a academy school while St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn 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 Queen Elizabeth's Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (42.7 vs 27.3 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 Queen Elizabeth's Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School: 387. St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School is 1703rd of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is 1225th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).