Ghyllside Primary School vs Kirkbie Kendal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ghyllside Primary School
Kendal · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
| Measure | Ghyllside Primary School Kendal, North West | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #565 of 2,286 | #110 of 536 |
| National rank | #4799 of 15,697 | #958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 424 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk | www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkbie Kendal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 65.3).
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 424.
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 Ghyllside Primary School better than Kirkbie Kendal School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbie Kendal School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.3 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 Ghyllside Primary School and Kirkbie Kendal School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ghyllside Primary School: 424. Kirkbie Kendal School: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ghyllside Primary School and Kirkbie Kendal School rank in North West?
Ghyllside Primary School is 565th of 2,286 and Kirkbie Kendal School is 110th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).