Alston Primary School vs St Oswald's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Primary School
Alston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
| Measure | Alston Primary School Alston, North West | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1964 of 2,286 | #1812 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14265 of 15,697 | #13375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 88 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Alston | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk | www.st-oswalds.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 18.1).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 38%).
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 Alston Primary School better than St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Primary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 18.1 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 Alston Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Alston and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Primary School: 88. St Oswald's CofE Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Alston Primary School is 1964th of 2,286 and St Oswald's CofE Primary School is 1812th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).