Cumwhinton School vs Great Corby School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumwhinton School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Great Corby School and Nursery
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Cumwhinton School Carlisle, North West | Great Corby School and Nursery Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 2,286 | #171 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9995 of 15,697 | #1313 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cumwhinton.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.gtcorby.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Corby School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 40.7).
- •Great Corby School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •Great Corby School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Cumwhinton School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 99.
- •Cumwhinton School is a local authority school while Great Corby School and Nursery 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 Cumwhinton School better than Great Corby School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Great Corby School and Nursery ranks higher (85.8 vs 40.7 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 Cumwhinton School and Great Corby School and Nursery?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumwhinton School: 198. Great Corby School and Nursery: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumwhinton School and Great Corby School and Nursery rank in North West?
Cumwhinton School is 1273rd of 2,286 and Great Corby School and Nursery is 171st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).