Beaconside CofE Primary School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 844 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
PENRITH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Beaconside CofE Primary School Penrith, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith PENRITH, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1601 of 2,286 | #1886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12130 of 15,697 | #13858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 445 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Penrith | PENRITH |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beaconside.cumbria.sch.uk/home | www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Beaconside CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.4 vs 20.8).
- •Beaconside CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 39%).
- •Beaconside CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Beaconside CofE Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 104.
- •Beaconside CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith 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 Beaconside CofE Primary School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
On the Success Index (England), Beaconside CofE Primary School ranks higher (30.4 vs 20.8 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 Beaconside CofE Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Penrith and PENRITH in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaconside CofE Primary School: 445. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaconside CofE Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith rank in North West?
Beaconside CofE Primary School is 1601st of 2,286 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith is 1886th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).