Cambridge Primary School vs St George's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
St George's CofE School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | St George's CofE School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2067 of 2,286 | #2070 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14701 of 15,697 | #14710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 230 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 50% |
| 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.stgeorges.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (14.9 vs 14.9).
- •Cambridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 50%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 226.
- •Cambridge Primary School is a academy school while St George's CofE School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St George's CofE School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Primary School and St George's CofE School?
About 1.0 km 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. St George's CofE School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambridge Primary School and St George's CofE School rank in North West?
Cambridge Primary School is 2067th of 2,286 and St George's CofE School is 2070th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).