Carnforth Community Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnforth Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
99 students
| Measure | Carnforth Community Primary School Carnforth, North West | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2141 of 2,286 | #2066 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15101 of 15,697 | #14698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 99 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 65.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carnforthprimary.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stpauls.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.0 vs 11.5).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 29%).
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 Carnforth Community Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (15.0 vs 11.5 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 Carnforth Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth Community Primary School: 99. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Carnforth Community Primary School is 2141st of 2,286 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 2066th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).