Croftlands Junior School vs Pennington CofE 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.
Croftlands Junior School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
152 students
Pennington CofE School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Croftlands Junior School Ulverston, North West | Pennington CofE School Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 2,286 | #796 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12216 of 15,697 | #6677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 152 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.croftlands-jun.cumbria.sch.uk | www.penn.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pennington CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 29.9).
- •Pennington CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •Pennington CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Pennington CofE School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 152.
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 Croftlands Junior School better than Pennington CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Pennington CofE School ranks higher (56.1 vs 29.9 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 Croftlands Junior School and Pennington CofE School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croftlands Junior School: 152. Pennington CofE School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croftlands Junior School and Pennington CofE School rank in North West?
Croftlands Junior School is 1619th of 2,286 and Pennington CofE School is 796th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).