South Walney Junior School vs St Columba's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 462 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Walney Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students
St Columba's School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | South Walney Junior School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | St Columba's School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1292 of 2,286 | #1855 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10153 of 15,697 | #13598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Walney Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 22.6).
- •South Walney Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 30%).
- •St Columba's School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 209.
- •South Walney Junior School is a academy school while St Columba's 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 South Walney Junior School better than St Columba's School?
On the Success Index (England), South Walney Junior School ranks higher (40.0 vs 22.6 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 Junior School and St Columba's School?
About 462 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Walney Junior School: 209. St Columba's School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Walney Junior School and St Columba's School rank in North West?
South Walney Junior School is 1292nd of 2,286 and St Columba's School is 1855th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).