Broughton Primary School vs Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
| Measure | Broughton Primary School Cockermouth, North West | Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 2,286 | #1035 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2344 of 15,697 | #8265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 146 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 8% |
| 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 | Cockermouth | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonprimarysch.co.uk | www.derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 48.8).
- •Broughton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Broughton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Broughton Primary School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 93.
- •Broughton Primary School is a academy school while Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Broughton Primary School better than Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 48.8 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 Broughton Primary School and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cockermouth and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Primary School: 146. Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Primary School and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Broughton Primary School is 282nd of 2,286 and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is 1035th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).