Clifton Primary School vs North Lakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
North Lakes School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
161 students
| Measure | Clifton Primary School Penrith, North West | North Lakes School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1143 of 2,286 | #2123 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9040 of 15,697 | #15009 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 76 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 70.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clifton.cumbria.sch.uk | www.northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clifton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 12.3).
- •Clifton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 39%).
- •North Lakes School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 76.
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 Clifton Primary School better than North Lakes School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 12.3 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 Clifton Primary School and North Lakes School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Primary School: 76. North Lakes School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Primary School and North Lakes School rank in North West?
Clifton Primary School is 1143rd of 2,286 and North Lakes School is 2123rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).