Burgh by Sands School vs Yewdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.6 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
Yewdale School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Burgh by Sands School Carlisle, North West | Yewdale School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 2,286 | #719 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8337 of 15,697 | #5955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk | www.yewdale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yewdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 48.4).
- •Yewdale School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •Burgh by Sands School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Yewdale School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 91.
- •Burgh by Sands School is a local authority school while Yewdale 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 Yewdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Yewdale School ranks higher (59.5 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 Yewdale School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgh by Sands School: 91. Yewdale School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgh by Sands School and Yewdale School rank in North West?
Burgh by Sands School is 1042nd of 2,286 and Yewdale School is 719th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).