Barrow Hall Community Primary School vs Lark Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 26 km 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
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
| Measure | Barrow Hall Community Primary School Warrington, North West | Lark Hill Community Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 2,286 | #1889 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3673 of 15,697 | #13875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 628 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 1% |
| 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 | Warrington | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowhall.co.uk | www.larkhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 20.7).
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 55%).
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 628.
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 Lark Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 20.7 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 Lark Hill Community Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School: 628. Lark Hill Community Primary School: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hall Community Primary School and Lark Hill Community Primary School rank in North West?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School is 430th of 2,286 and Lark Hill Community Primary School is 1889th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).