Brough Community Primary School vs Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brough Community Primary School
Brough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Kirkby Stephen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
377 students
| Measure | Brough Community Primary School Brough, North West | Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Kirkby Stephen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 2,286 | #195 of 536 |
| National rank | #6547 of 15,697 | #1700 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 73 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.5% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Brough | Kirkby Stephen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughschool.org | www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brough Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 55.3).
- •Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 73.
- •Brough Community Primary School is a local authority school while Kirkby Stephen Grammar 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 Brough Community Primary School better than Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Brough Community Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 55.3 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 Brough Community Primary School and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Brough and Kirkby Stephen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brough Community Primary School: 73. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brough Community Primary School and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School rank in North West?
Brough Community Primary School is 781st of 2,286 and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is 195th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).