Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School vs Victoria Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
228 students
| Measure | Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Victoria Infant and Nursery School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2143 of 2,286 | #23 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15114 of 15,697 | #157 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 156 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 60.1% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 126.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.ormsgill.cumbria.sch.uk | www.victoriainfantsbarrow.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Victoria Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 11.4).
- •Victoria Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 156.
- •Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School is a academy school while Victoria Infant and Nursery 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 Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School better than Victoria Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.2 vs 11.4 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 Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School: 156. Victoria Infant and Nursery School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School is 2143rd of 2,286 and Victoria Infant and Nursery School is 23rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).