St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 701 m 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
| Measure | St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 2,286 | #1811 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11765 of 15,697 | #13374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 154 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stalbansrcprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stmatthewsblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.4 vs 24.0).
- •St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 53%).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 154.
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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (32.4 vs 24.0 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 154. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1539th of 2,286 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 1811th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).