Blackford CofE Primary School vs Stanwix School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.3 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
Stanwix School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
| Measure | Blackford CofE Primary School Carlisle, North West | Stanwix School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2064 of 2,286 | #1304 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14690 of 15,697 | #10244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stanwix School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 15.0).
- •Stanwix School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 13%).
- •Stanwix School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Stanwix School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 60.
- •Blackford CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Stanwix 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 Blackford CofE Primary School better than Stanwix School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanwix School ranks higher (39.6 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 Stanwix School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackford CofE Primary School: 60. Stanwix School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackford CofE Primary School and Stanwix School rank in North West?
Blackford CofE Primary School is 2064th of 2,286 and Stanwix School is 1304th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).