Goodly Dale Primary School vs Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodly Dale Primary School
Windermere · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Hawkshead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
| Measure | Goodly Dale Primary School Windermere, North West | Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Hawkshead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #828 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #6885 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 77 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 42.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Windermere | Hawkshead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.goodlydaleprimaryschool.co.uk | www.hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 55.1).
- •Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Goodly Dale Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 30.
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 Goodly Dale Primary School better than Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 55.1 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 Goodly Dale Primary School and Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Hawkshead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goodly Dale Primary School: 77. Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goodly Dale Primary School and Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School rank in North West?
Goodly Dale Primary School is 828th of 2,286 and Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).