Castle Carrock School vs Hallbankgate Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Carrock School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students
Hallbankgate Village School
Brampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
45 students
| Measure | Castle Carrock School Brampton, North West | Hallbankgate Village School Brampton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 43 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 35.8% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castlecarrock.cumbria.sch.uk | www.hallbankgate.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Carrock School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 19.7).
- •Castle Carrock School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 38%).
- •Hallbankgate Village School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 43.
- •Castle Carrock School is a academy school while Hallbankgate Village 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 Castle Carrock School better than Hallbankgate Village School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Carrock School ranks higher (44.0 vs 19.7 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 Castle Carrock School and Hallbankgate Village School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Carrock School: 43. Hallbankgate Village School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Carrock School and Hallbankgate Village School rank in North West?
Castle Carrock School is unranked and Hallbankgate Village School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).