St Columba's School vs Walney Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 529 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
Walney Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
468 students
| Measure | St Columba's School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Walney Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 2,286 | #374 of 536 |
| National rank | #13598 of 15,697 | #3067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 212 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 52% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk | www.walney-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walney Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 22.6).
- •Walney Academy is the larger school with 468 students compared with 212.
- •St Columba's School is a local authority school while Walney Academy 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 St Columba's School better than Walney Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walney Academy ranks higher (28.0 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 St Columba's School and Walney Academy?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Columba's School: 212. Walney Academy: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's School and Walney Academy rank in North West?
St Columba's School is 1855th of 2,286 and Walney Academy is 374th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).