Belle Vue Primary School vs Caldew Lea School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vue Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
Caldew Lea School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Carlisle, North West | Caldew Lea School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1030 of 2,286 | #1460 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8237 of 15,697 | #11265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk | www.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Belle Vue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 34.8).
- •Belle Vue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •Caldew Lea School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Belle Vue Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 273.
- •Belle Vue Primary School is a local authority school while Caldew Lea School 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 Belle Vue Primary School better than Caldew Lea School?
On the Success Index (England), Belle Vue Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 34.8 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 Belle Vue Primary School and Caldew Lea School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belle Vue Primary School: 426. Caldew Lea School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and Caldew Lea School rank in North West?
Belle Vue Primary School is 1030th of 2,286 and Caldew Lea School is 1460th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).