Crosby-on-Eden CofE School vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 143 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
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bacup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
| Measure | Crosby-on-Eden CofE School Carlisle, North West | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 2,286 | #2282 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #698 of 15,697 | #15674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 93 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 75.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 44.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 15% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Carlisle | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosby-on-eden.cumbria.sch.uk | stmarysbacup.org |
The verdict
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 3.2).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 15%).
- •Crosby-on-Eden CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 94 students compared with 93.
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 St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crosby-on-Eden CofE School ranks higher (90.9 vs 3.2 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 St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School: 93. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosby-on-Eden CofE School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School is 92nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2282nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).