Shadsworth Junior School vs St Antony's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 540 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shadsworth Junior School
Arran Avenue · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
215 students
St Antony's RC Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Shadsworth Junior School Arran Avenue, North West | St Antony's RC Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1735 of 2,286 | #1715 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12932 of 15,697 | #12803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 63.7% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Arran Avenue | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.shadsworthjuniorschool.org.uk | www.stantonysrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.4 vs 27.1).
- •Shadsworth Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 50%).
- •St Antony's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Antony's RC Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 215.
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 Shadsworth Junior School better than St Antony's RC Primary 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 Shadsworth Junior School and St Antony's RC Primary School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Arran Avenue and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shadsworth Junior School: 215. St Antony's RC Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shadsworth Junior School and St Antony's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Shadsworth Junior School is 1735th of 2,286 and St Antony's RC Primary School is 1715th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).