Crosby-on-Eden CofE School vs Scotby CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.3 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
Scotby CofE Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
215 students
| Measure | Crosby-on-Eden CofE School Carlisle, North West | Scotby CofE Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 2,286 | #233 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #698 of 15,697 | #1834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 93 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 12% |
| 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.scotby.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 82.2).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 78%).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Scotby CofE Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 93.
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School is a academy school while Scotby CofE Primary 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 Scotby CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosby-on-Eden CofE School ranks higher (90.9 vs 82.2 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 Scotby CofE Primary School?
About 4.3 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. Scotby CofE Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosby-on-Eden CofE School and Scotby CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School is 92nd of 2,286 and Scotby CofE Primary School is 233rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).