Burgh by Sands School vs Newtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.3 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
Newtown Primary School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
131 students
| Measure | Burgh by Sands School Carlisle, North West | Newtown Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 2,286 | #1859 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8337 of 15,697 | #13642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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.newtown.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burgh by Sands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 22.3).
- •Newtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 50%).
- •Burgh by Sands School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Newtown Primary School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 91.
- •Burgh by Sands School is a local authority school while Newtown Primary 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 Burgh by Sands School better than Newtown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burgh by Sands School ranks higher (48.4 vs 22.3 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 Burgh by Sands School and Newtown Primary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgh by Sands School: 91. Newtown Primary School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgh by Sands School and Newtown Primary School rank in North West?
Burgh by Sands School is 1042nd of 2,286 and Newtown Primary School is 1859th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).