Barrow URC Primary School vs Oakhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow URC Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Oakhill School
Clitheroe · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
279 students
| Measure | Barrow URC Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Oakhill School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #348 of 2,286 | #48 of 536 |
| National rank | #2907 of 15,697 | #486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 206 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrow.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.oakhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 75.4).
- •Oakhill School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 206.
- •Barrow URC Primary School is a local authority school while Oakhill School is a independent 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 URC Primary School better than Oakhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakhill School ranks higher (83.5 vs 75.4 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 URC Primary School and Oakhill School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow URC Primary School: 206. Oakhill School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow URC Primary School and Oakhill School rank in North West?
Barrow URC Primary School is 348th of 2,286 and Oakhill School is 48th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).