Carnforth High School vs Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.0 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
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Carnforth High School Carnforth, North West | Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 536 | #613 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2979 of 4,090 | #5182 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 657 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.wilsonsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 29.5).
- •Carnforth High School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 102.
- •Carnforth High School is a academy school while Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England 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 Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.3 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 Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth High School: 657. Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth High School and Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Carnforth High School is 353rd of 536 and Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School is 613th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).