St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Horwich, Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Horwich, Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1671 of 2,286 | #1266 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12542 of 15,697 | #9874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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 | Horwich, Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stannesblackburn.co.uk | www.st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 28.4).
- •St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
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 Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 28.4 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 Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Horwich, Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 214. St Mary's RC Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1671st of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 1266th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).