Goodly Dale Primary School vs St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 368 m 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
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Windermere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
| Measure | Goodly Dale Primary School Windermere, North West | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Windermere, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #828 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #6885 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 46.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Windermere | Windermere |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.goodlydaleprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-cuthberts-windermere.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 55.1).
- •Goodly Dale Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 40.
- •Goodly Dale Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere 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 Goodly Dale Primary School better than St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere ranks higher (58.3 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 St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Windermere and Windermere in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goodly Dale Primary School: 77. St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goodly Dale Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere rank in North West?
Goodly Dale Primary School is 828th of 2,286 and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).