Cambridge Primary School vs Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 576 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
Parkside Academy
BARROW-in-FURNESS · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
272 students
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Parkside Academy BARROW-in-FURNESS, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2067 of 2,286 | #847 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14701 of 15,697 | #7018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 230 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barrow-in-Furness | BARROW-in-FURNESS |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cambridge.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.parkside-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 14.9).
- •Parkside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 52%).
- •Parkside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Parkside Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 230.
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 Cambridge Primary School better than Parkside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Academy ranks higher (54.4 vs 14.9 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 Cambridge Primary School and Parkside Academy?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and BARROW-in-FURNESS in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambridge Primary School: 230. Parkside Academy: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Parkside Academy rank in North West?
Cambridge Primary School is 2067th of 2,286 and Parkside Academy is 847th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).