Black Combe Junior School vs Millom Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 740 m 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
Millom Infant School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
50 students
| Measure | Black Combe Junior School Millom, North West | Millom Infant School Millom, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1993 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #14357 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 89 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 46.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Millom | Millom |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk | www.millom-inf.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Millom Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 17.5).
- •Black Combe Junior School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 50.
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 Millom Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Millom Infant School ranks higher (42.6 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 Millom Infant School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Millom and Millom in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Combe Junior School: 89. Millom Infant School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Combe Junior School and Millom Infant School rank in North West?
Black Combe Junior School is 1993rd of 2,286 and Millom Infant School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).