Castle Park School vs Heron Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
Heron Hill Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | Castle Park School Kendal, North West | Heron Hill Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 2,286 | #615 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4734 of 15,697 | #5215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 63.1).
- •Heron Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Castle Park School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Heron Hill Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 326.
- •Castle Park School is a academy school while Heron Hill 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 Park School better than Heron Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Park School ranks higher (65.6 vs 63.1 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 Park School and Heron Hill Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Park School: 326. Heron Hill Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Park School and Heron Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Castle Park School is 559th of 2,286 and Heron Hill Primary School is 615th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).