St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 653 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
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
746 students
| Measure | St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #911 of 2,286 | #34 of 536 |
| National rank | #7502 of 15,697 | #347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 419 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.2 |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk | www.tibhs.com |
The verdict
- •Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 52.3).
- •Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 419.
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is co-educational and Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School is boys.
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 Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (England), Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School ranks higher (87.4 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 Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School?
About 653 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. Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School rank in North West?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 911th of 2,286 and Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School is 34th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).