St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow vs Yarlside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
624 students
Yarlside Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Yarlside Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #406 of 536 | #6 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3310 of 4,090 | #78 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 624 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 115.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbernardsschool.uk | www.yarlsideacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Yarlside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 23.2).
- •St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is the larger school with 624 students compared with 242.
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 St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow better than Yarlside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Yarlside Academy ranks higher (98.4 vs 23.2 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 St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow and Yarlside Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow: 624. Yarlside Academy: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow and Yarlside Academy rank in North West?
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow is 406th of 536 and Yarlside Academy is 6th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).