St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1375 of 2,286 | #1673 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10740 of 15,697 | #12546 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Rochdale | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjameswardle.co.uk | www.st-piusx.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 28.4).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 48%).
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 James' Church of England Primary School better than St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 28.4 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 James' Church of England Primary School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School: 210. St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow rank in North West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 1375th of 2,286 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow is 1673rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).