Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Kennett Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.5 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
Kennett Primary School
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
| Measure | Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Kennett Primary School Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #603 of 1,872 | #774 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4861 of 15,697 | #6478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barrowcevcprimaryschool.co.uk | www.kennettcommunityprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 56.9).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Kennett Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 130.
- •Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Kennett 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 Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Kennett Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 56.9 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 Kennett Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 199. Kennett Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Kennett Primary School rank in East of England?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 603rd of 1,872 and Kennett Primary School is 774th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).