Barrow Island Community Primary School vs St Columba's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
St Columba's School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Barrow Island Community Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | St Columba's School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1852 of 2,286 | #1855 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13585 of 15,697 | #13598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 30% |
| 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.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.6 vs 22.6).
- •Barrow Island Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 30%).
- •St Columba's School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 162.
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 St Columba's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrow Island Community Primary School and St Columba's School?
About 1.4 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. St Columba's School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Island Community Primary School and St Columba's School rank in North West?
Barrow Island Community Primary School is 1852nd of 2,286 and St Columba's School is 1855th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).