Arkholme Church of England Primary School vs Queen Elizabeth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 6.9 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
Queen Elizabeth School
Westmorland and Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,155 students
| Measure | Arkholme Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Queen Elizabeth School Westmorland and Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 2,286 | #42 of 536 |
| National rank | #12478 of 15,697 | #391 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 102 | 1,155 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 1,155 |
| Free school meals | 2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Carnforth | Westmorland and Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.qes.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 28.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth School is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 102.
- •Arkholme Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Elizabeth School is a academy 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 Queen Elizabeth School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth School ranks higher (86.2 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 Queen Elizabeth School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Westmorland and Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School: 102. Queen Elizabeth School: 1,155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Queen Elizabeth School rank in North West?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School is 1658th of 2,286 and Queen Elizabeth School is 42nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).