Parkside Academy vs Ramsden Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Academy
BARROW-in-FURNESS · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
272 students
Ramsden Infant School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
80 students
| Measure | Parkside Academy BARROW-in-FURNESS, North West | Ramsden Infant School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #847 of 2,286 | #1342 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7018 of 15,697 | #10488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 272 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 59.3% |
| 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 | www.parkside-academy.co.uk | www.ramsden.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 38.4).
- •Parkside Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 80.
- •Parkside Academy is a academy school while Ramsden Infant 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 Parkside Academy better than Ramsden Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Academy ranks higher (54.4 vs 38.4 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 Parkside Academy and Ramsden Infant School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between BARROW-in-FURNESS and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Academy: 272. Ramsden Infant School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Academy and Ramsden Infant School rank in North West?
Parkside Academy is 847th of 2,286 and Ramsden Infant School is 1342nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).