St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy vs St Ambrose Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West | St Ambrose Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2265 of 2,286 | #1195 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15615 of 15,697 | #9379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 72.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.staidansblackburn.co.uk | www.stambroseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 4.7).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 23%).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 182 students compared with 181.
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 St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy better than St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Catholic Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 4.7 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 St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy and St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy: 182. St Ambrose Catholic Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy and St Ambrose Catholic Academy rank in North West?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is 2265th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Catholic Academy is 1195th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).