Ambleside CofE Primary School vs The Lakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.2 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
The Lakes School
Windermere · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
445 students
| Measure | Ambleside CofE Primary School Ambleside, North West | The Lakes School Windermere, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #167 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1436 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 52 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 37.1% | 52.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Ambleside | Windermere |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk | thelakesschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ambleside CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 60.9).
- •The Lakes School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 52.
- •Ambleside CofE Primary School is a academy school while The Lakes 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 The Lakes School?
On the Success Index (England), Ambleside CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 60.9 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 The Lakes School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ambleside and Windermere in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambleside CofE Primary School: 52. The Lakes School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambleside CofE Primary School and The Lakes School rank in North West?
Ambleside CofE Primary School is unranked and The Lakes School is 167th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).