Cambridge Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 649 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2067 of 2,286 | #2095 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14701 of 15,697 | #14868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 230 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cambridge.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheart.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.9 vs 13.5).
- •Cambridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 43%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 202.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
On the Success Index (England), Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (14.9 vs 13.5 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 Cambridge Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
About 649 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. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow rank in North West?
Cambridge Primary School is 2067th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow is 2095th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).