Carnforth High School vs Nether Kellet Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnforth High School
Carnforth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Carnforth High School Carnforth, North West | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 536 | #886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2979 of 4,090 | #7350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 657 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Carnforth | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carnforthhigh.co.uk | www.netherkellet.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 29.5).
- •Carnforth High School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 104.
- •Carnforth High School is a academy school while Nether Kellet Community 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 Carnforth High School better than Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nether Kellet Community Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 29.5 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 High School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth High School: 657. Nether Kellet Community Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth High School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School rank in North West?
Carnforth High School is 353rd of 536 and Nether Kellet Community Primary School is 886th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).