St Silas's CofE Primary School vs The Olive School, Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
The Olive School, Blackburn
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
| Measure | St Silas's CofE Primary School Blackburn, North West | The Olive School, Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 2,286 | #13 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12020 of 15,697 | #123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 311 | 638 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 638 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 98% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 24% |
| 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 | www.stsilasprimary.co.uk | www.oliveblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.7 vs 31.1).
- •The Olive School, Blackburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98% vs 59%).
- •The Olive School, Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
- •The Olive School, Blackburn is the larger school with 638 students compared with 311.
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 Silas's CofE Primary School better than The Olive School, Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Blackburn ranks higher (97.7 vs 31.1 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 Silas's CofE Primary School and The Olive School, Blackburn?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Silas's CofE Primary School: 311. The Olive School, Blackburn: 638. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Silas's CofE Primary School and The Olive School, Blackburn rank in North West?
St Silas's CofE Primary School is 1590th of 2,286 and The Olive School, Blackburn is 13th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).