Braithwaite CofE Primary School vs St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braithwaite CofE Primary School
Keswick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
Keswick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Braithwaite CofE Primary School Keswick, North West | St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Keswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1025 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40.8% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stherberts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 24.0).
- •St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 36%).
- •St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 40.
- •Braithwaite CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Braithwaite CofE Primary School better than St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (49.1 vs 24.0 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 Braithwaite CofE Primary School and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braithwaite CofE Primary School: 40. St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braithwaite CofE Primary School and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Braithwaite CofE Primary School is unranked and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is 1025th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).