Arlecdon Primary School vs Lorton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlecdon Primary School
FRIZINGTON · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
46 students
Lorton School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
45 students
| Measure | Arlecdon Primary School FRIZINGTON, North West | Lorton School Cockermouth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 46 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| 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 | FRIZINGTON | Cockermouth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | arlecdon.education | www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Arlecdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 51.8).
- •Arlecdon Primary School is the larger school with 46 students compared with 45.
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 Arlecdon Primary School better than Lorton School?
On the Success Index (England), Arlecdon Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 51.8 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 Arlecdon Primary School and Lorton School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between FRIZINGTON and Cockermouth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arlecdon Primary School: 46. Lorton School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arlecdon Primary School and Lorton School rank in North West?
Arlecdon Primary School is unranked and Lorton School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).