St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 518 m 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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,483 students
| Measure | St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 2,286 | #168 of 536 |
| National rank | #7502 of 15,697 | #1457 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 419 | 1,483 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 1,483 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk | www.saintwilfrids.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 52.3).
- •St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 419.
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 52.3 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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn 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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy: 1,483. 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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy rank in North West?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 911th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is 168th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).