Castle Carrock School vs Kirkland Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 61 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
Kirkland Church of England Academy
Frizington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
42 students
| Measure | Castle Carrock School Brampton, North West | Kirkland Church of England Academy Frizington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 43 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 35.8% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Frizington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castlecarrock.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkland.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkland Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 44.0).
- •Castle Carrock School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 42.
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 Kirkland Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkland Church of England Academy ranks higher (52.7 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 Kirkland Church of England Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Frizington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Carrock School: 43. Kirkland Church of England Academy: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Carrock School and Kirkland Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Castle Carrock School is unranked and Kirkland Church of England Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).