St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School vs Victoria Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
Victoria Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students
| Measure | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West | Victoria Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 2,286 | #687 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,697 | #5757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbernardsrc.co.uk/ | www.victoria-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Victoria Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 28.0).
- •Victoria Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 61%).
- •Victoria Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School better than Victoria Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 28.0 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 Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School and Victoria Academy?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 209. Victoria Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School and Victoria Academy rank in North West?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,286 and Victoria Academy is 687th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).