Crosscanonby St John's CofE School vs Ellenborough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
Ellenborough Academy
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
50 students
| Measure | Crosscanonby St John's CofE School Maryport, North West | Ellenborough Academy Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 51 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Maryport | Maryport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosscanonby.cumbria.sch.uk | www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crosscanonby St John's CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 2.5).
- •Crosscanonby St John's CofE School is the larger school with 51 students compared with 50.
- •Crosscanonby St John's CofE School is a local authority school while Ellenborough Academy 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 Crosscanonby St John's CofE School better than Ellenborough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crosscanonby St John's CofE School ranks higher (11.8 vs 2.5 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 Crosscanonby St John's CofE School and Ellenborough Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Maryport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School: 51. Ellenborough Academy: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosscanonby St John's CofE School and Ellenborough Academy rank in North West?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School is unranked and Ellenborough Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).