Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School vs Nether Kellet Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
290 students
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 2,286 | #886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8927 of 15,697 | #7350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 290 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blsschool.co.uk | www.netherkellet.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 45.7).
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 104.
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 Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School better than Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nether Kellet Community Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 45.7 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 Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School: 290. Nether Kellet Community Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School rank in North West?
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is 1123rd of 2,286 and Nether Kellet Community Primary School is 886th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).