Brook Street Primary School vs Norman Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 277 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Street Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Norman Street Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
322 students
| Measure | Brook Street Primary School Carlisle, North West | Norman Street Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 2,286 | #1221 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11902 of 15,697 | #9558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 228 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookstreetschool.co.uk | www.normanst.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Norman Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.8 vs 31.6).
- •Norman Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 43%).
- •Norman Street Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 228.
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 Brook Street Primary School better than Norman Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norman Street Primary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 31.6 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 Brook Street Primary School and Norman Street Primary School?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Street Primary School: 228. Norman Street Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Street Primary School and Norman Street Primary School rank in North West?
Brook Street Primary School is 1563rd of 2,286 and Norman Street Primary School is 1221st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).