Cartmel Priory CofE School vs Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 49 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
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Kirkby Stephen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
377 students
| Measure | Cartmel Priory CofE School Grange-over-Sands, North West | Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Kirkby Stephen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 536 | #195 of 536 |
| National rank | #1389 of 4,090 | #1700 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 371 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Grange-over-Sands | Kirkby Stephen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk | www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cartmel Priory CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 55.3).
- •Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 371.
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 Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Cartmel Priory CofE School ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.3 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 Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Grange-over-Sands and Kirkby Stephen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cartmel Priory CofE School: 371. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cartmel Priory CofE School and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School rank in North West?
Cartmel Priory CofE School is 157th of 536 and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is 195th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).