Beetham CofE Primary School vs Holme Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beetham CofE Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
51 students
Holme Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
| Measure | Beetham CofE Primary School Milnthorpe, North West | Holme Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #116 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 51 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Milnthorpe | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beethamschool.co.uk/ | www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Beetham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 89.2).
- •Holme Primary School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 51.
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 Beetham CofE Primary School better than Holme Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beetham CofE Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 89.2 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 Beetham CofE Primary School and Holme Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Milnthorpe and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beetham CofE Primary School: 51. Holme Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beetham CofE Primary School and Holme Primary School rank in North West?
Beetham CofE Primary School is unranked and Holme Primary School is 116th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).