Caldew School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 219 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldew School
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Caldew School Carlisle, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 536 | #1760 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2135 of 4,090 | #13091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 990 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | – |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.st-michaels.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caldew School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 25.5).
- •Caldew School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 186.
- •Caldew School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE 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 School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldew School ranks higher (46.5 vs 25.5 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 School and St Michael's CofE Primary School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldew School: 990. St Michael's CofE Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldew School and St Michael's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Caldew School is 246th of 536 and St Michael's CofE Primary School is 1760th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).