Al-Ikhlaas Primary School vs Barrowford School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
Nelson · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Barrowford School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
| Measure | Al-Ikhlaas Primary School Nelson, North West | Barrowford School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2061 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 142 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 312 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.barrowford.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrowford School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 142.
- •Al-Ikhlaas Primary School is a independent school while Barrowford School is a local authority 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 Al-Ikhlaas Primary School better than Barrowford School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Ikhlaas Primary School and Barrowford School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School: 142. Barrowford School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Ikhlaas Primary School and Barrowford School rank in North West?
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School is unranked and Barrowford School is 2061st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).