Ghyllside Primary School vs Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 575 m 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
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | Ghyllside Primary School Kendal, North West | Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 2,286 | #949 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4799 of 15,697 | #7761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk | www.vicarageparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ghyllside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 51.0).
- •Ghyllside Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 109.
- •Ghyllside Primary School is a academy school while Vicarage Park CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Ghyllside Primary School better than Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ghyllside Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 51.0 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 Ghyllside Primary School and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ghyllside Primary School: 424. Vicarage Park CofE Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ghyllside Primary School and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Ghyllside Primary School is 565th of 2,286 and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School is 949th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).