Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School vs Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
Kirkby Lonsdale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
178 students
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
| Measure | Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School Kirkby Lonsdale, North West | Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 22 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 22 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kirkby Lonsdale | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sedberghprep.org | www.melling.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 22.
- •Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is a independent school while Melling St Wilfrid 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 Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School better than Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Kirkby Lonsdale and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School: 178. Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School: 22. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is unranked and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).