Allonby Primary School vs Beacon Hill Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allonby Primary School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
27 students
Beacon Hill Community School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
135 students
| Measure | Allonby Primary School Maryport, North West | Beacon Hill Community School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #503 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3902 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 27 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 48.2% | 38.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 13.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maryport | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allonby.cumbria.sch.uk | beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Allonby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 12.0).
- •Beacon Hill Community School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 27.
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 Allonby Primary School better than Beacon Hill Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Allonby Primary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 12.0 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 Allonby Primary School and Beacon Hill Community School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allonby Primary School: 27. Beacon Hill Community School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allonby Primary School and Beacon Hill Community School rank in North West?
Allonby Primary School is unranked and Beacon Hill Community School is 503rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).