Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 75 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 2,286 | #604 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7858 of 15,697 | #5110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk | www.holyfamilyhalewood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 50.5).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.6 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School: 342. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is 969th of 2,286 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 604th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).