Castle Carrock School vs Hayton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.2 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
Hayton CofE Primary School
Brampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
| Measure | Castle Carrock School Brampton, North West | Hayton CofE Primary School Brampton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #284 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 43 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 35.8% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.hayton.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hayton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 44.0).
- •Hayton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 70%).
- •Hayton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hayton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 43.
- •Castle Carrock School is a academy school while Hayton 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 Castle Carrock School better than Hayton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hayton CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 44.0 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 Hayton CofE Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Carrock School: 43. Hayton CofE Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Carrock School and Hayton CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Castle Carrock School is unranked and Hayton CofE Primary School is 284th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).