Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Howard Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.9 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
Howard Community Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Howard Community Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #603 of 1,872 | #1855 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4861 of 15,697 | #15356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barrowcevcprimaryschool.co.uk | www.howardprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 8.8).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Howard Community Academy is the larger school with 210 students compared with 199.
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Howard Community Academy 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 Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Howard Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 8.8 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 Howard Community Academy?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 199. Howard Community Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Howard Community Academy rank in East of England?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 603rd of 1,872 and Howard Community Academy is 1855th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).