Barrow CofE Primary School vs Kirkoswald CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 173 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
Kirkoswald CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students
| Measure | Barrow CofE Primary School Chester, North West | Kirkoswald CofE School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 48 | 48 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 48 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 49% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowcofeschool.com | www.kirkoswald.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkoswald CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 17.8).
- •Kirkoswald CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 33%).
- •Kirkoswald CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
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 Kirkoswald CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkoswald CofE School ranks higher (72.9 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 Kirkoswald CofE School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Chester and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow CofE Primary School: 48. Kirkoswald CofE School: 48. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow CofE Primary School and Kirkoswald CofE School rank in North West?
Barrow CofE Primary School is unranked and Kirkoswald CofE School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).