St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School vs St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 917 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2142 of 2,286 | #1254 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15105 of 15,697 | #9801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | stlukesblackburn.co.uk/ | www.stpetersrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 11.5).
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 46%).
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn is the larger school with 408 students compared with 202.
- •St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn is a local authority 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 Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School better than St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn ranks higher (41.6 vs 11.5 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 Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School: 202. St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn rank in North West?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School is 2142nd of 2,286 and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn is 1254th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).