Arnside National CofE School vs Lindale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnside National CofE School
Carnforth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
95 students
Lindale CofE Primary School
Grange Over Sands · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
47 students
| Measure | Arnside National CofE School Carnforth, North West | Lindale CofE Primary School Grange Over Sands, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #73 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #575 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 95 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Grange Over Sands |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arnside.cumbria.sch.uk | www.lindale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Arnside National CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 76.7).
- •Arnside National CofE School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 47.
- •Arnside National CofE School is a academy school while Lindale CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Arnside National CofE School better than Lindale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arnside National CofE School ranks higher (92.1 vs 76.7 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 Arnside National CofE School and Lindale CofE Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Grange Over Sands in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arnside National CofE School: 95. Lindale CofE Primary School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arnside National CofE School and Lindale CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Arnside National CofE School is 73rd of 2,286 and Lindale CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).