Furness Academy vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,187 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Furness Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 536 | #1001 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2492 of 4,090 | #8056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,187 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,187 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.furnessacademy.co.uk/ | www.holyfamily.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 39.2).
- •Furness Academy is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 217.
- •Furness Academy 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 Furness Academy better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 39.2 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 Furness Academy and Holy Family Catholic Primary 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?
Furness Academy: 1,187. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furness Academy and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Furness Academy is 297th of 536 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1001st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).