Appleby Grammar School vs Appleby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby Grammar School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
357 students
Appleby Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
163 students
| Measure | Appleby Grammar School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Appleby Primary School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 536 | #1173 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2435 of 4,090 | #9250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk | www.applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Appleby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 40.5).
- •Appleby Grammar School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 163.
- •Appleby Grammar School is a academy school while Appleby 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 Appleby Grammar School better than Appleby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Appleby Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 40.5 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 Appleby Grammar School and Appleby Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Appleby-in-Westmorland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleby Grammar School: 357. Appleby Primary School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleby Grammar School and Appleby Primary School rank in North West?
Appleby Grammar School is 289th of 536 and Appleby Primary School is 1173rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).