Barrow Hall Community Primary School vs Great Sankey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 628 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
Great Sankey High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,051 students
| Measure | Barrow Hall Community Primary School Warrington, North West | Great Sankey High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #430 of 2,286 | #100 of 536 |
| National rank | #3673 of 15,697 | #869 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 628 | 2,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 2,051 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowhall.co.uk | www.greatsankey.org |
The verdict
- •Great Sankey High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 71.2).
- •Great Sankey High School is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 628.
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School is a local authority school while Great Sankey High School 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 Barrow Hall Community Primary School better than Great Sankey High School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Sankey High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 71.2 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 Hall Community Primary School and Great Sankey High School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School: 628. Great Sankey High School: 2,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hall Community Primary School and Great Sankey High School rank in North West?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School is 430th of 2,286 and Great Sankey High School is 100th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).