St Columba's School vs Westvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 73 km 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
Westvale Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | St Columba's School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Westvale Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 2,286 | #1485 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13598 of 15,697 | #11430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk | www.westvaleprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 22.6).
- •Westvale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 30%).
- •Westvale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% 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 Columba's School better than Westvale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westvale Primary School ranks higher (34.0 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 Westvale Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Columba's School: 212. Westvale Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's School and Westvale Primary School rank in North West?
St Columba's School is 1855th of 2,286 and Westvale Primary School is 1485th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).