Crosby-on-Eden CofE School vs Houghton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
Houghton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Crosby-on-Eden CofE School Carlisle, North West | Houghton CofE School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 2,286 | #455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #698 of 15,697 | #3884 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 93 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosby-on-eden.cumbria.sch.uk | www.houghtonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 70.2).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 68%).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Houghton CofE School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 93.
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School is a academy school while Houghton CofE 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 Crosby-on-Eden CofE School better than Houghton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosby-on-Eden CofE School ranks higher (90.9 vs 70.2 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 Crosby-on-Eden CofE School and Houghton CofE School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School: 93. Houghton CofE School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosby-on-Eden CofE School and Houghton CofE School rank in North West?
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School is 92nd of 2,286 and Houghton CofE School is 455th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).