Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Dersingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Dersingham Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
199 students
| Measure | Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Dersingham Primary School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #603 of 1,872 | #1472 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4861 of 15,697 | #12281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barrowcevcprimaryschool.co.uk | www.dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 29.6).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Dersingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 29.6 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 Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Dersingham Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 199. Dersingham Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Dersingham Primary School rank in East of England?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 603rd of 1,872 and Dersingham Primary School is 1472nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).