Askam Village School vs Black Combe Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Askam Village School
Askam-in-furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
Black Combe Junior School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
89 students
| Measure | Askam Village School Askam-in-furness, North West | Black Combe Junior School Millom, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1866 of 2,286 | #1993 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13660 of 15,697 | #14357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 187 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 65.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Askam-in-furness | Millom |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | askamvillageschool.co.uk/ | www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Askam Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.1 vs 17.5).
- •Black Combe Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 26%).
- •Askam Village School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 89.
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 Askam Village School better than Black Combe Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Askam Village School ranks higher (22.1 vs 17.5 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 Askam Village School and Black Combe Junior School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Askam-in-furness and Millom in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Askam Village School: 187. Black Combe Junior School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Askam Village School and Black Combe Junior School rank in North West?
Askam Village School is 1866th of 2,286 and Black Combe Junior School is 1993rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).