Arkholme Church of England Primary School vs Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.1 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
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
| Measure | Arkholme Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1658 of 2,286 | #854 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12478 of 15,697 | #7075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 62 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 62 |
| Free school meals | 2% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 119.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arkholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.wrayendowed-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 28.7).
- •Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 42%).
- •Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Arkholme Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 62.
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 Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School ranks higher (54.2 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 Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School: 102. Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School: 62. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arkholme Church of England Primary School and Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School rank in North West?
Arkholme Church of England Primary School is 1658th of 2,286 and Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School is 854th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).