Caldew Lea School vs Newlaithes Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldew Lea School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Newlaithes Infant School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
196 students
| Measure | Caldew Lea School Carlisle, North West | Newlaithes Infant School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1460 of 2,286 | #515 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11265 of 15,697 | #4344 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 273 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newlaithes Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 34.8).
- •Caldew Lea School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 196.
- •Caldew Lea School is a academy school while Newlaithes Infant 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 Caldew Lea School better than Newlaithes Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlaithes Infant School ranks higher (67.6 vs 34.8 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 Caldew Lea School and Newlaithes Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldew Lea School: 273. Newlaithes Infant School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldew Lea School and Newlaithes Infant School rank in North West?
Caldew Lea School is 1460th of 2,286 and Newlaithes Infant School is 515th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).