Blackburn Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
143 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Blackburn Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,636 | #460 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10314 of 15,697 | #5042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 143 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 123.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.blackburnprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.stbedescatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 39.2).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 143.
- •Blackburn Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School 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 Blackburn Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 39.2 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 Blackburn Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackburn Primary School: 143. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Blackburn Primary School is 1021st of 1,636 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).