Castle View Primary School vs Milnthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 99 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Milnthorpe Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary School Runcorn, North West | Milnthorpe Primary School Milnthorpe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #338 of 2,286 | #305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2854 of 15,697 | #2564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 125.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 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 | Runcorn | Milnthorpe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | castleviewprimary.co.uk/ | www.milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milnthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 75.7).
- •Milnthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 83%).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
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 View Primary School better than Milnthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milnthorpe Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.7 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 View Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Milnthorpe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary School: 176. Milnthorpe Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School rank in North West?
Castle View Primary School is 338th of 2,286 and Milnthorpe Primary School is 305th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).