Frizington Community Primary School vs Kirkland Church of England Academy
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.
Frizington Community Primary School
Frizington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Kirkland Church of England Academy
Frizington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
42 students
| Measure | Frizington Community Primary School Frizington, North West | Kirkland Church of England Academy Frizington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #445 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3781 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 109 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Frizington | Frizington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkland.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Frizington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 52.7).
- •Frizington Community Primary School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 42.
- •Frizington Community Primary School is a local authority school while Kirkland Church of England Academy 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 Frizington Community Primary School better than Kirkland Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Frizington Community Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 52.7 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 Frizington Community Primary School and Kirkland Church of England Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Frizington and Frizington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frizington Community Primary School: 109. Kirkland Church of England Academy: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frizington Community Primary School and Kirkland Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Frizington Community Primary School is 445th of 2,286 and Kirkland Church of England Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).