Allithwaite CofE Primary School vs Cartmel Priory CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allithwaite CofE Primary School
Grange-over-Sands · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
Cartmel Priory CofE School
Grange-over-Sands · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
371 students
| Measure | Allithwaite CofE Primary School Grange-over-Sands, North West | Cartmel Priory CofE School Grange-over-Sands, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #645 of 2,286 | #157 of 536 |
| National rank | #5444 of 15,697 | #1389 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 109 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grange-over-Sands | Grange-over-Sands |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk | www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.9 vs 61.8).
- •Cartmel Priory CofE School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 109.
- •Allithwaite CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Cartmel Priory CofE School is a academy 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 Allithwaite CofE Primary School better than Cartmel Priory CofE School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allithwaite CofE Primary School and Cartmel Priory CofE School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grange-over-Sands and Grange-over-Sands in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School: 109. Cartmel Priory CofE School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allithwaite CofE Primary School and Cartmel Priory CofE School rank in North West?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School is 645th of 2,286 and Cartmel Priory CofE School is 157th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).