Rishton Methodist Primary School vs St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 327 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Rishton Methodist Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #807 of 2,286 | #741 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6764 of 15,697 | #6141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 143 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.rishton.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.st-charles.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 55.7).
- •St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 161 students compared with 143.
- •Rishton Methodist Primary School is a local authority school while St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Rishton Methodist Primary School better than St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.6 vs 55.7 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 Rishton Methodist Primary School and St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rishton Methodist Primary School: 143. St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rishton Methodist Primary School and St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Rishton Methodist Primary School is 807th of 2,286 and St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 741st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).