Castle Park School vs Ghyllside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Park School
Kendal · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
326 students
Ghyllside Primary School
Kendal · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Castle Park School Kendal, North West | Ghyllside Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 2,286 | #565 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4734 of 15,697 | #4799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castleparkschool.org.uk/ | www.ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.6 vs 65.3).
- •Ghyllside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 66%).
- •Castle Park School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Ghyllside Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 326.
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 Park School better than Ghyllside 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 Castle Park School and Ghyllside Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Park School: 326. Ghyllside Primary School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Park School and Ghyllside Primary School rank in North West?
Castle Park School is 559th of 2,286 and Ghyllside Primary School is 565th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).