Bookwell Primary School vs St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 405 m 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
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Egremont · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
198 students
| Measure | Bookwell Primary School Egremont, North West | St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 2,286 | #1491 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1277 of 15,697 | #11452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 62% |
| 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 | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bookwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 33.9).
- •Bookwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 62%).
- •Bookwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •St Bridget's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 194.
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 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bookwell Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 33.9 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 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Egremont and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bookwell Primary School: 194. St Bridget's Catholic Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bookwell Primary School and St Bridget's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bookwell Primary School is 166th of 2,286 and St Bridget's Catholic Primary School is 1491st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).