Crosscrake CofE Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 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
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Natland, Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Crosscrake CofE Primary School Kendal, North West | St Mark's CofE Primary School Natland, Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #161 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #1268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | Kendal | Natland, Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosscrake.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stmarksschoolnatland.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crosscrake CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 86.2).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 55.
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 St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosscrake CofE Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 86.2 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 Crosscrake CofE Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Natland, Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosscrake CofE Primary School: 55. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosscrake CofE Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Crosscrake CofE Primary School is unranked and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 161st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).