Crosthwaite CofE School vs Goodly Dale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosthwaite CofE School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
Goodly Dale Primary School
Windermere · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Crosthwaite CofE School Kendal, North West | Goodly Dale Primary School Windermere, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 2,286 | #828 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #944 of 15,697 | #6885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Kendal | Windermere |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosthwaiteprimary.net | www.goodlydaleprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crosthwaite CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 55.1).
- •Crosthwaite CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •Crosthwaite CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Crosthwaite CofE School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 77.
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 Crosthwaite CofE School better than Goodly Dale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosthwaite CofE School ranks higher (88.8 vs 55.1 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 Crosthwaite CofE School and Goodly Dale Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Windermere in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosthwaite CofE School: 109. Goodly Dale Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosthwaite CofE School and Goodly Dale Primary School rank in North West?
Crosthwaite CofE School is 122nd of 2,286 and Goodly Dale Primary School is 828th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).