Newbarns Primary and Nursery School vs Roose School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Roose School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Newbarns Primary and Nursery School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Roose School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1504 of 2,286 | #1368 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11538 of 15,697 | #10674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 444 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.rooseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Roose School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 33.5).
- •Roose School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- •Newbarns Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 196.
- •Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Roose 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 Newbarns Primary and Nursery School better than Roose School?
On the Success Index (England), Roose School ranks higher (37.7 vs 33.5 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 Newbarns Primary and Nursery School and Roose School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School: 444. Roose School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newbarns Primary and Nursery School and Roose School rank in North West?
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is 1504th of 2,286 and Roose School is 1368th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).