Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School vs St James' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 8.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Broughton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
129 students
St James' Catholic Primary School
millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School Broughton-in-Furness, North West | St James' Catholic Primary School millom, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #635 of 2,286 | #1289 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5371 of 15,697 | #10127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 129 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Broughton-in-Furness | millom |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughton-furness.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 40.1).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 129.
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 Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School better than St James' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (62.2 vs 40.1 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 Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School and St James' Catholic Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Broughton-in-Furness and millom in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School: 129. St James' Catholic Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School and St James' Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School is 635th of 2,286 and St James' Catholic Primary School is 1289th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).