Belle Vue Primary School vs St Catherine's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 171 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
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Catherine's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1030 of 2,286 | #1224 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8237 of 15,697 | #9578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-catherines.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belle Vue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 42.7).
- •Belle Vue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 55%).
- •St Catherine's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
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 St Catherine's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belle Vue Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 42.7 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 Belle Vue Primary School and St Catherine's RC Primary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belle Vue Primary School: 426. St Catherine's RC Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and St Catherine's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Belle Vue Primary School is 1030th of 2,286 and St Catherine's RC Primary School is 1224th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).