Blennerhasset School vs Richmond Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blennerhasset School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
60 students
Richmond Hill School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
205 students
| Measure | Blennerhasset School Wigton, North West | Richmond Hill School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1776 of 2,286 | #1189 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13175 of 15,697 | #9350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 60 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blennerhasset.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.richmondhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Richmond Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 25.0).
- •Richmond Hill School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 29%).
- •Richmond Hill School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Richmond Hill School is the larger school with 205 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 Blennerhasset School better than Richmond Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Richmond Hill School ranks higher (43.7 vs 25.0 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 Blennerhasset School and Richmond Hill School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blennerhasset School: 60. Richmond Hill School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blennerhasset School and Richmond Hill School rank in North West?
Blennerhasset School is 1776th of 2,286 and Richmond Hill School is 1189th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).