Brook Street Primary School vs Trinity School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Trinity School
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,711 students
| Measure | Brook Street Primary School Carlisle, North West | Trinity School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 2,286 | #311 of 536 |
| National rank | #11902 of 15,697 | #2606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 228 | 1,711 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 1,711 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 114.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.5 |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookstreetschool.co.uk | trinity.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 31.6).
- •Trinity School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 228.
- •Brook Street Primary School is a local authority school while Trinity School is a academy 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 Brook Street Primary School better than Trinity School?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity School ranks higher (37.0 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 Trinity School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Street Primary School: 228. Trinity School: 1,711. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Street Primary School and Trinity School rank in North West?
Brook Street Primary School is 1563rd of 2,286 and Trinity School is 311th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).