Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School vs Crow Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Crow Orchard Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
| Measure | Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School Nelson, North West | Crow Orchard Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #153 of 2,286 | #422 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1202 of 15,697 | #3546 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 121 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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 | Nelson | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.croworchard.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 71.9).
- •Crow Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 88%).
- •Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
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 Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School better than Crow Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 71.9 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 Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School and Crow Orchard Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 121. Crow Orchard Primary School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School and Crow Orchard Primary School rank in North West?
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School is 153rd of 2,286 and Crow Orchard Primary School is 422nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).