Barlows Primary School vs Dixons Fazakerley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
737 students
| Measure | Barlows Primary School Liverpool, North West | Dixons Fazakerley Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #513 of 2,286 | #498 of 536 |
| National rank | #4333 of 15,697 | #3885 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 406 | 737 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 737 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 72.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barlowsprimary.co.uk/ | www.dixonsfa.com |
The verdict
- •Barlows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 12.6).
- •Dixons Fazakerley Academy is the larger school with 737 students compared with 406.
- •Barlows Primary School is a local authority school while Dixons Fazakerley 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 Barlows Primary School better than Dixons Fazakerley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barlows Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 12.6 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 Dixons Fazakerley Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlows Primary School: 406. Dixons Fazakerley Academy: 737. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlows Primary School and Dixons Fazakerley Academy rank in North West?
Barlows Primary School is 513th of 2,286 and Dixons Fazakerley Academy is 498th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).