Northwick Manor Primary School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwick Manor Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
573 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
| Measure | Northwick Manor Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 1,690 | #815 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3260 of 15,697 | #8100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 573 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 573 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northwickmanorprimary.co.uk | st-barnabas-primary.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northwick Manor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 49.6).
- •Northwick Manor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 59%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Northwick Manor Primary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 380.
- •Northwick Manor Primary School is a academy school while St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Northwick Manor Primary School better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwick Manor Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 49.6 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 Northwick Manor Primary School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwick Manor Primary School: 573. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwick Manor Primary School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Northwick Manor Primary School is 298th of 1,690 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 815th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).