St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 2,286 | #2275 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11765 of 15,697 | #15645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stalbansrcprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.4 vs 4.0).
- •St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 21%).
- •St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (32.4 vs 4.0 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 Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 154. St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1539th of 2,286 and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is 2275th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).