Cartmel Priory CofE School vs Grange CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cartmel Priory CofE School
Grange-over-Sands · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
371 students
Grange CofE Primary School
Grange-over-Sands · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
| Measure | Cartmel Priory CofE School Grange-over-Sands, North West | Grange CofE Primary School Grange-over-Sands, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 536 | #270 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1389 of 4,090 | #2113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 371 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grange-over-Sands | Grange-over-Sands |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk | www.grange.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grange CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 61.8).
- •Cartmel Priory CofE School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 192.
- •Cartmel Priory CofE School is a academy school while Grange CofE 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 Cartmel Priory CofE School better than Grange CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grange CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 61.8 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 Cartmel Priory CofE School and Grange CofE Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grange-over-Sands and Grange-over-Sands in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cartmel Priory CofE School: 371. Grange CofE Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cartmel Priory CofE School and Grange CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Cartmel Priory CofE School is 157th of 536 and Grange CofE Primary School is 270th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).