Armathwaite School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Carlisle, North West CA4 9PW · Westmorland and Furness
#127 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#992 of 15,697 nationally
About Armathwaite School
Armathwaite School is a local authority primary located in Carlisle, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 64 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 127th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (86th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 64; capacity filled 80%.
There are 52 schools in Carlisle; Armathwaite School ranks 3rd of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Armathwaite School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 64
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Armathwaite School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
High Hesket CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students · 3.7 km away
Kirkoswald CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students · 7.2 km away
Calthwaite CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
69 students · 7.3 km away
Wreay Church of England Primary School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
75 students · 7.4 km away
Cumwhinton School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 7.9 km away
Lazonby C of E Primary School
Penrith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students · 8.2 km away
Great Corby School and Nursery
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 8.6 km away
Ivegill CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 8.7 km away
Plumpton School
PENRITH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students · 9.5 km away
Castle Carrock School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wincle CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
Grasslot Infant School
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65 students
Sharneyford Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Cockerham, Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
65 students
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
66 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Armathwaite School a good school?
Armathwaite School has a Success Index (England) of 88.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #127 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Armathwaite School rank in North West?
Armathwaite School ranks #127 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #992 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Armathwaite School?
Armathwaite School had 64 students in 2025.
Is Armathwaite School a primary school or a secondary school?
Armathwaite School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Armathwaite School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Armathwaite School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.