Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 662 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
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 2,286 | #557 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8778 of 15,697 | #4704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 83% |
| 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.wensleyfold.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 46.5).
- •Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 60%).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 173.
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school while Wensley Fold CofE Primary 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (65.9 vs 46.5 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 Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
About 662 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. Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1107th of 2,286 and Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is 557th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).