Caldew Lea School vs Robert Ferguson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Caldew Lea School Carlisle, North West | Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1460 of 2,286 | #1934 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11265 of 15,697 | #14139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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.rferguson.org |
The verdict
- •Caldew Lea School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 19.0).
- •Caldew Lea School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 38%).
- •Caldew Lea School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 273.
- •Caldew Lea School is a academy school while Robert Ferguson Primary 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldew Lea School ranks higher (34.8 vs 19.0 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldew Lea School: 273. Robert Ferguson Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldew Lea School and Robert Ferguson Primary School rank in North West?
Caldew Lea School is 1460th of 2,286 and Robert Ferguson Primary School is 1934th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).