South Walney Infant and Nursery School vs Vickerstown School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
134 students
Vickerstown School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | South Walney Infant and Nursery School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Vickerstown School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 2,286 | #2060 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #977 of 15,697 | #14676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 134 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.southwalney-inf.cumbria.sch.uk | www.vickerstown.scmat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Walney Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 15.2).
- •Vickerstown School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 134.
- •South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Vickerstown School 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 South Walney Infant and Nursery School better than Vickerstown School?
On the Success Index (England), South Walney Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (88.6 vs 15.2 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 South Walney Infant and Nursery School and Vickerstown School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School: 134. Vickerstown School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Walney Infant and Nursery School and Vickerstown School rank in North West?
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is 126th of 2,286 and Vickerstown School is 2060th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).