Ambleside CofE Primary School vs Grasmere CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambleside CofE Primary School
Ambleside · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
52 students
Grasmere CofE Primary School
Ambleside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
89 students
| Measure | Ambleside CofE Primary School Ambleside, North West | Grasmere CofE Primary School Ambleside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #79 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #617 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 52 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 37.1% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 30% |
| 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 | Ambleside | Ambleside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk | www.grasmereschool.com |
The verdict
- •Grasmere CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 76.6).
- •Grasmere CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 75%).
- •Grasmere CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 25%).
- •Grasmere CofE Primary School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 52.
- •Ambleside CofE Primary School is a academy school while Grasmere CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Ambleside CofE Primary School better than Grasmere CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grasmere CofE Primary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 76.6 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 Ambleside CofE Primary School and Grasmere CofE Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ambleside and Ambleside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambleside CofE Primary School: 52. Grasmere CofE Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambleside CofE Primary School and Grasmere CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Ambleside CofE Primary School is unranked and Grasmere CofE Primary School is 79th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).