Bookwell Primary School vs Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bookwell Primary School
Egremont · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
Seascale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
| Measure | Bookwell Primary School Egremont, North West | Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery Seascale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 2,286 | #491 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1277 of 15,697 | #4177 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Egremont | Seascale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk | www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bookwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 68.5).
- •Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 80%).
- •Bookwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Bookwell Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 96.
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 Bookwell Primary School better than Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bookwell Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 68.5 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 Bookwell Primary School and Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Egremont and Seascale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bookwell Primary School: 194. Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bookwell Primary School and Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Bookwell Primary School is 166th of 2,286 and Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery is 491st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).