Roose School vs Yarlside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roose School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Yarlside Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Roose School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Yarlside Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 2,286 | #6 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10674 of 15,697 | #78 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 115.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 25% |
| 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.rooseprimary.co.uk | www.yarlsideacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Yarlside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 37.7).
- •Yarlside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 57%).
- •Yarlside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
- •Yarlside Academy is the larger school with 242 students compared with 196.
- •Roose School is a local authority school while Yarlside Academy is a academy 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 Roose School better than Yarlside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Yarlside Academy ranks higher (98.4 vs 37.7 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 Roose School and Yarlside Academy?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roose School: 196. Yarlside Academy: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roose School and Yarlside Academy rank in North West?
Roose School is 1368th of 2,286 and Yarlside Academy is 6th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).