Barrow URC Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 61 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Barrow URC Primary School Clitheroe, North West | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 2,286 | #1285 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2907 of 15,697 | #10109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Clitheroe | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrow.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.stannescatholicprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Barrow URC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 40.2).
- •Barrow URC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 64%).
- •Barrow URC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow URC Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 40.2 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 URC Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow URC Primary School: 206. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow URC Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Barrow URC Primary School is 348th of 2,286 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1285th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).