Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Victoria Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Victoria Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Victoria Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1001 of 2,286 | #687 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,697 | #5757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 217 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.holyfamily.cumbria.sch.uk | www.victoria-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Victoria Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 49.7).
- •Victoria Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 62%).
- •Victoria Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 209.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Victoria Academy 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 Victoria Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Academy ranks higher (60.5 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Victoria Academy?
About 1.1 km 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. Victoria Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Victoria Academy rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1001st of 2,286 and Victoria Academy is 687th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).