Brough Community Primary School vs Kirkby Stephen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.1 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 Primary School
Kirkby Stephen · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Brough Community Primary School Brough, North West | Kirkby Stephen Primary School Kirkby Stephen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #781 of 2,286 | #369 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6547 of 15,697 | #3087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 73 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.5% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 12% |
| 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 | Brough | Kirkby Stephen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughschool.org | www.ksps-cumbria.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkby Stephen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 56.6).
- •Kirkby Stephen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Brough Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Kirkby Stephen Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 73.
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkby Stephen Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 56.6 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 Brough Community Primary School and Kirkby Stephen Primary School?
About 6.1 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 Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brough Community Primary School and Kirkby Stephen Primary School rank in North West?
Brough Community Primary School is 781st of 2,286 and Kirkby Stephen Primary School is 369th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).