Bowness-on-Solway Primary School vs Kirkbride Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Kirkbride Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Wigton, North West | Kirkbride Primary School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1740 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #12961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 38.1% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowness-on-Solway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 26.2).
- •Bowness-on-Solway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 38%).
- •Kirkbride Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 40.
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 Bowness-on-Solway Primary School better than Kirkbride Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowness-on-Solway Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 26.2 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 Bowness-on-Solway Primary School and Kirkbride Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School: 40. Kirkbride Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowness-on-Solway Primary School and Kirkbride Primary School rank in North West?
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is unranked and Kirkbride Primary School is 1740th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).