Newton Village Academy vs St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Village Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
624 students
| Measure | Newton Village Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 2,286 | #406 of 536 |
| National rank | #13518 of 15,697 | #3310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 79 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.newtonvillageacademy.co.uk | www.stbernardsschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.1 vs 23.2).
- •St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is the larger school with 624 students compared with 79.
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 Newton Village Academy better than St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow?
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 Newton Village Academy and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Village Academy: 79. St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Village Academy and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow rank in North West?
Newton Village Academy is 1840th 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).