Appleby Grammar School vs Warcop CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 8.3 km 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
Warcop CofE Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
85 students
| Measure | Appleby Grammar School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Warcop CofE Primary School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 536 | #805 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2435 of 4,090 | #6751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.warcopcofeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Warcop CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 40.5).
- •Appleby Grammar School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 85.
- •Appleby Grammar School is a academy school while Warcop 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 Appleby Grammar School better than Warcop CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Warcop CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.8 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 Warcop CofE Primary School?
About 8.3 km 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. Warcop CofE Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleby Grammar School and Warcop CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Appleby Grammar School is 289th of 536 and Warcop CofE Primary School is 805th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).