Barrow CofE Primary School vs Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
48 students
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Barrow CofE Primary School Chester, North West | Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #74 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #577 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 48 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 49% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowcofeschool.com | www.guildensutton.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 17.8).
- •Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 33%).
- •Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 48.
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 Barrow CofE Primary School better than Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.1 vs 17.8 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 Barrow CofE Primary School and Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow CofE Primary School: 48. Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow CofE Primary School and Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Barrow CofE Primary School is unranked and Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School is 74th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).