Calthwaite CofE School vs Skelton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.7 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
Skelton School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
87 students
| Measure | Calthwaite CofE School Penrith, North West | Skelton School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #822 of 2,286 | #36 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6833 of 15,697 | #248 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 69 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 33% |
| 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 | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.skelton.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Skelton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 55.3).
- •Skelton School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 57%).
- •Skelton School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 14%).
- •Skelton School is the larger school with 87 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 Skelton School?
On the Success Index (England), Skelton School ranks higher (95.9 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 Skelton School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calthwaite CofE School: 69. Skelton School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calthwaite CofE School and Skelton School rank in North West?
Calthwaite CofE School is 822nd of 2,286 and Skelton School is 36th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).