Barlows Primary School vs Cedars Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlows Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
Cedars Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Barlows Primary School Liverpool, North West | Cedars Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #513 of 2,286 | #606 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4333 of 15,697 | #5130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barlowsprimary.co.uk/ | www.cedarsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 63.5).
- •Barlows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Cedars Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Cedars Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 406.
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 Barlows Primary School better than Cedars Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlows Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.5 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 Barlows Primary School and Cedars Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlows Primary School: 406. Cedars Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlows Primary School and Cedars Primary School rank in North West?
Barlows Primary School is 513th of 2,286 and Cedars Primary School is 606th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).