Cumwhinton School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 165 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Cumwhinton School Carlisle, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 2,286 | #1297 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9995 of 15,697 | #10199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cumwhinton.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs-upton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.7 vs 39.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 47%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumwhinton School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumwhinton School: 198. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumwhinton School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton rank in North West?
Cumwhinton School is 1273rd of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton is 1297th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).