Barlow Church of England Primary School vs Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Church of England Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
82 students
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Barlow Church of England Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 1,636 | #693 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,697 | #7282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Selby | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlowschool.org.uk | www.barmbyonthemarshprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlow Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 53.2).
- •Barlow Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 63.
- •Barlow Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Barmby-on-the-Marsh 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 Barlow Church of England Primary School better than Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlow Church of England Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 53.2 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 Barlow Church of England Primary School and Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Selby and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow Church of England Primary School: 82. Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow Church of England Primary School and Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlow Church of England Primary School is 27th of 1,636 and Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School is 693rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).