Crosscrake CofE Primary School vs Kirkbie Kendal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
| Measure | Crosscrake CofE Primary School Kendal, North West | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #110 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 55 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crosscrake CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 71.5).
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 55.
- •Crosscrake CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Kirkbie Kendal School 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 Crosscrake CofE Primary School better than Kirkbie Kendal School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosscrake CofE Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 71.5 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 Crosscrake CofE Primary School and Kirkbie Kendal School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosscrake CofE Primary School: 55. Kirkbie Kendal School: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosscrake CofE Primary School and Kirkbie Kendal School rank in North West?
Crosscrake CofE Primary School is unranked and Kirkbie Kendal School is 110th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).