Arkholme Church of England Primary School vs Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 8.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
Kirkby Lonsdale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
178 students
| Measure | Arkholme Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School Kirkby Lonsdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1658 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #12478 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 102 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Carnforth | Kirkby Lonsdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.sedberghprep.org |
The verdict
- •Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 102.
- •Arkholme Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is a independent 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 Arkholme Church of England Primary School better than Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Kirkby Lonsdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School: 102. Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School rank in North West?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School is 1658th of 2,286 and Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).