Barrow Island Community Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Island Community Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Barrow Island Community Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1852 of 2,286 | #2095 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13585 of 15,697 | #14868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 162 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowisland.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sacredheart.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barrow Island Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 13.5).
- •Barrow Island Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow is the larger school with 202 students compared with 162.
- •Barrow Island Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow 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 Island Community Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Island Community Primary School ranks higher (22.6 vs 13.5 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 Barrow Island Community Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Island Community Primary School: 162. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Island Community Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow rank in North West?
Barrow Island Community Primary School is 1852nd of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow is 2095th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).