Calthwaite CofE School vs Ivegill CofE 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.
Calthwaite CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
69 students
Ivegill CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Calthwaite CofE School Penrith, North West | Ivegill CofE School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #822 of 2,286 | #306 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6833 of 15,697 | #2583 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 69 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 15% |
| 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 | Penrith | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.ivegill.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ivegill CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 55.3).
- •Ivegill CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •Ivegill CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Ivegill CofE School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 69.
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 Calthwaite CofE School better than Ivegill CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Ivegill CofE School ranks higher (77.4 vs 55.3 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 Calthwaite CofE School and Ivegill CofE School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calthwaite CofE School: 69. Ivegill CofE School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calthwaite CofE School and Ivegill CofE School rank in North West?
Calthwaite CofE School is 822nd of 2,286 and Ivegill CofE School is 306th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).