Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
624 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1001 of 2,286 | #406 of 536 |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,697 | #3310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 217 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamily.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stbernardsschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 23.2).
- •St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is the larger school with 624 students compared with 217.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is a academy 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 23.2 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 217. St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1001st of 2,286 and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is 406th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).