Sir John Barrow School vs Ulverston Victoria High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 600 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Barrow School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,319 students
| Measure | Sir John Barrow School Ulverston, North West | Ulverston Victoria High School Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #617 of 2,286 | #171 of 536 |
| National rank | #5224 of 15,697 | #1469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 235 | 1,319 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 1,319 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk | www.uvhs.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Barrow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 60.3).
- •Ulverston Victoria High School is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 235.
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 Sir John Barrow School better than Ulverston Victoria High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Barrow School ranks higher (63.1 vs 60.3 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 Sir John Barrow School and Ulverston Victoria High School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Barrow School: 235. Ulverston Victoria High School: 1,319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Barrow School and Ulverston Victoria High School rank in North West?
Sir John Barrow School is 617th of 2,286 and Ulverston Victoria High School is 171st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).