Carnforth High School vs Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Nr Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Carnforth High School Carnforth, North West | Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School Nr Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 536 | #1322 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2979 of 4,090 | #10347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 657 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Nr Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carnforthhigh.co.uk | www.archbishophuttons.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 29.5).
- •Carnforth High School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 95.
- •Carnforth High School is a academy school while Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School ranks higher (39.1 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Nr Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth High School: 657. Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth High School and Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School rank in North West?
Carnforth High School is 353rd of 536 and Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School is 1322nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).