Moorfield Learning Centre vs Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 394 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorfield Learning Centre
Barrow in Furness · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
12 students
Parkside Academy
BARROW-in-FURNESS · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
272 students
| Measure | Moorfield Learning Centre Barrow in Furness, North West | Parkside Academy BARROW-in-FURNESS, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #847 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 12 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 12 | 272 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 14.3% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | cascbarrow.co.uk | www.parkside-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkside Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 12.
- •Moorfield Learning Centre is a independent school while Parkside 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 Moorfield Learning Centre better than Parkside Academy?
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 Moorfield Learning Centre and Parkside Academy?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Barrow in Furness and BARROW-in-FURNESS in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorfield Learning Centre: 12. Parkside Academy: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorfield Learning Centre and Parkside Academy rank in North West?
Moorfield Learning Centre is unranked and Parkside Academy is 847th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).