Barlow Church of England Primary School vs Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.4 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
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
| Measure | Barlow Church of England Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 1,636 | #1566 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #355 of 15,697 | #15132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 82 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 52.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlowschool.org.uk | www.barwicparade.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlow Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 11.1).
- •Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is the larger school with 184 students compared with 82.
- •Barlow Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?
On the Success Index (England), Barlow Church of England Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 11.1 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow Church of England Primary School: 82. Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow Church of England Primary School and Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlow Church of England Primary School is 27th of 1,636 and Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is 1566th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).