Bransty Primary School vs Moresby 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.
Bransty Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Moresby Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
| Measure | Bransty Primary School Whitehaven, North West | Moresby Primary School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1947 of 2,286 | #226 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14196 of 15,697 | #1722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 120.6% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bransty.cumbria.sch.uk | www.moresby.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moresby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 18.6).
- •Moresby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 44%).
- •Moresby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Bransty Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 122.
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 Bransty Primary School better than Moresby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moresby Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 18.6 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 Bransty Primary School and Moresby Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bransty Primary School: 205. Moresby Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bransty Primary School and Moresby Primary School rank in North West?
Bransty Primary School is 1947th of 2,286 and Moresby Primary School is 226th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).