Armathwaite School vs Kirkoswald CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armathwaite School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
Kirkoswald CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students
| Measure | Armathwaite School Carlisle, North West | Kirkoswald CofE School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #992 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 64 | 48 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 48 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 22% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkoswald.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Armathwaite School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.4 vs 72.9).
- •Armathwaite School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 67%).
- •Kirkoswald CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 20%).
- •Armathwaite School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 48.
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 Armathwaite School better than Kirkoswald CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Armathwaite School ranks higher (88.4 vs 72.9 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 Armathwaite School and Kirkoswald CofE School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armathwaite School: 64. Kirkoswald CofE School: 48. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armathwaite School and Kirkoswald CofE School rank in North West?
Armathwaite School is 127th of 2,286 and Kirkoswald CofE School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).