Burgh by Sands School vs Kirkbampton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgh by Sands School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
Kirkbampton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
| Measure | Burgh by Sands School Carlisle, North West | Kirkbampton CofE School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 2,286 | #819 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8337 of 15,697 | #6799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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.burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkbampton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 48.4).
- •Kirkbampton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Burgh by Sands School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Kirkbampton CofE School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 91.
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 Burgh by Sands School better than Kirkbampton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbampton CofE School ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.4 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 Burgh by Sands School and Kirkbampton CofE School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgh by Sands School: 91. Kirkbampton CofE School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgh by Sands School and Kirkbampton CofE School rank in North West?
Burgh by Sands School is 1042nd of 2,286 and Kirkbampton CofE School is 819th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).