Croftlands Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 878 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
Ulverston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | Croftlands Junior School Ulverston, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 2,286 | #1033 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12216 of 15,697 | #8256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 152 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 129.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.croftlands-jun.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-marys.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 29.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •Croftlands Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is the larger school with 155 students compared with 152.
- •Croftlands Junior School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is a academy 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 Croftlands Junior School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston ranks higher (48.9 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croftlands Junior School: 152. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croftlands Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston rank in North West?
Croftlands Junior School is 1619th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is 1033rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).