Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St Silas's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 132 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Silas's CofE Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 2,286 | #1590 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8778 of 15,697 | #12020 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 173 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.sacredheartblackburn.co.uk | www.stsilasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 31.1).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Silas's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 173.
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school while St Silas's CofE Primary School 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than St Silas's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (46.5 vs 31.1 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Silas's CofE Primary School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 173. St Silas's CofE Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Silas's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1107th of 2,286 and St Silas's CofE Primary School is 1590th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).