Forton Primary School vs Nether Kellet Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Forton Primary School Preston, North West | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #794 of 2,286 | #886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6666 of 15,697 | #7350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Preston | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fortonschool.co.uk | www.netherkellet.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Forton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 53.0).
- •Forton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
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 Forton Primary School better than Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forton Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 53.0 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 Forton Primary School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Preston and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forton Primary School: 104. Nether Kellet Community Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forton Primary School and Nether Kellet Community Primary School rank in North West?
Forton Primary School is 794th of 2,286 and Nether Kellet Community Primary School is 886th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).