St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 2,286 | #1905 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7502 of 15,697 | #13991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 419 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk | www.smaaaprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 20.0).
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 51%).
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 20.0 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 419. St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 911th of 2,286 and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is 1905th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).