St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy vs Witton Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,483 students
Witton Park Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,243 students
| Measure | St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West | Witton Park Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 536 | #358 of 536 |
| National rank | #1457 of 4,090 | #2992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,483 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,483 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.4% | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.20 | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintwilfrids.co.uk | www.witton.atctrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 29.3).
- •St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 1,243.
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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy better than Witton Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 29.3 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 Wilfrid's Church of England Academy and Witton Park Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy: 1,483. Witton Park Academy: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy and Witton Park Academy rank in North West?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is 168th of 536 and Witton Park Academy is 358th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).