Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Earby Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
Earby Springfield Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | Earby Springfield Primary School Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 2,286 | #881 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7858 of 15,697 | #7313 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 342 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 58.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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 | Barnoldswick | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk | www.earby.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Earby Springfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 50.5).
- •Earby Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Earby Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 126.
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 Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Earby Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Earby Springfield Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 50.5 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 Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School and Earby Springfield Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School: 342. Earby Springfield Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School and Earby Springfield Primary School rank in North West?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is 969th of 2,286 and Earby Springfield Primary School is 881st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).