Arkholme Church of England Primary School vs Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
| Measure | Arkholme Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #12478 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 22 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 22 |
| Free school meals | 2% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.melling.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 28.7).
- •Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 42%).
- •Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Arkholme Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 22.
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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 28.7 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 Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School: 102. Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School: 22. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School is 1658th of 2,286 and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).