Chetwynde School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 749 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chetwynde School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
508 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Chetwynde School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 536 | #1001 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1488 of 4,090 | #8056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 508 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chetwynde.scmat.org.uk | www.holyfamily.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chetwynde School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 49.7).
- •Chetwynde School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Chetwynde School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Chetwynde School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 217.
- •Chetwynde School is a academy school while Holy Family Catholic Primary 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 Chetwynde School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chetwynde School ranks higher (59.9 vs 49.7 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 Chetwynde School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chetwynde School: 508. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetwynde School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Chetwynde School is 174th of 536 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1001st of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).