Pennington CofE School vs Sir John Barrow School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennington CofE School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Sir John Barrow School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Pennington CofE School Ulverston, North West | Sir John Barrow School Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 2,286 | #617 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6677 of 15,697 | #5224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penn.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Barrow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 56.1).
- •Sir John Barrow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 65%).
- •Sir John Barrow School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 211.
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 Pennington CofE School better than Sir John Barrow School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Barrow School ranks higher (63.1 vs 56.1 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 Pennington CofE School and Sir John Barrow School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennington CofE School: 211. Sir John Barrow School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennington CofE School and Sir John Barrow School rank in North West?
Pennington CofE School is 796th of 2,286 and Sir John Barrow School is 617th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).