Houghton CofE School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Carlisle, North West CA3 0PA · Cumberland
#455 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3884 of 15,697 nationally
About Houghton CofE School
Houghton CofE School is a local authority primary located in Carlisle, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 179 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 455th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 179; capacity filled 85.2%.
There are 52 schools in Carlisle; Houghton CofE School ranks 10th 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%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- 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%)5.6%
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 Houghton CofE School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 179
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Houghton CofE School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kingmoor Junior School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
316 students · 1.9 km away
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
312 students · 1.9 km away
Stanwix School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students · 2.2 km away
Austin Friars
Carlisle · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
278 students · 2.6 km away
Trinity School
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,711 students · 3.1 km away
Richard Rose Central Academy
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,035 students · 3.2 km away
Blackford CofE Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
60 students · 3.5 km away
Norman Street Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
322 students · 3.7 km away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students · 3.8 km away
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Leasowe Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Padiham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houghton CofE School a good school?
Houghton CofE School has a Success Index (England) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #455 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 Houghton CofE School rank in North West?
Houghton CofE School ranks #455 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3884 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houghton CofE School?
Houghton CofE School had 179 students in 2025.
Is Houghton CofE School a primary school or a secondary school?
Houghton CofE School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Houghton CofE School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houghton CofE School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.