Black Combe Junior School vs Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 8.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Combe Junior School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
89 students
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Broughton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
129 students
| Measure | Black Combe Junior School Millom, North West | Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School Broughton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1993 of 2,286 | #635 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14357 of 15,697 | #5371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 89 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Millom | Broughton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk | www.broughton-furness.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 17.5).
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 89.
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 Black Combe Junior School better than Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (62.2 vs 17.5 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 Black Combe Junior School and Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Millom and Broughton-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Combe Junior School: 89. Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Combe Junior School and Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Black Combe Junior School is 1993rd of 2,286 and Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School is 635th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).