Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School vs Queen Elizabeth Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Westmorland and Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
329 students
| Measure | Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School Kirkby Lonsdale, North West | Queen Elizabeth Studio School Westmorland and Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #308 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2577 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 178 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 329 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 109.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Kirkby Lonsdale | Westmorland and Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sedberghprep.org | qestudio.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Studio School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 178.
- •Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is a independent school while Queen Elizabeth Studio School is a academy 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 Queen Elizabeth Studio 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 Queen Elizabeth Studio School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kirkby Lonsdale and Westmorland and Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School: 178. Queen Elizabeth Studio School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School rank in North West?
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is unranked and Queen Elizabeth Studio School is 308th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).