Blackford CofE Primary School vs Houghton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford CofE Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
60 students
Houghton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Blackford CofE Primary School Carlisle, North West | Houghton CofE School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2064 of 2,286 | #455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14690 of 15,697 | #3884 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackford-school.co.uk/ | www.houghtonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Houghton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 15.0).
- •Houghton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 13%).
- •Houghton CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Houghton CofE School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 60.
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 Blackford CofE Primary School better than Houghton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton CofE School ranks higher (70.2 vs 15.0 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 Blackford CofE Primary School and Houghton CofE School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackford CofE Primary School: 60. Houghton CofE School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackford CofE Primary School and Houghton CofE School rank in North West?
Blackford CofE Primary School is 2064th of 2,286 and Houghton CofE School is 455th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).