Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery vs West Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 9.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
Seascale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
West Lakes Academy
Egremont · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
| Measure | Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery Seascale, North West | West Lakes Academy Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 2,286 | #328 of 536 |
| National rank | #4177 of 15,697 | #2810 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 96 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Seascale | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk | wla.education |
The verdict
- •Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 32.9).
- •West Lakes Academy is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 96.
- •Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while West Lakes 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 Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery better than West Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (68.5 vs 32.9 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 Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery and West Lakes Academy?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Seascale and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery: 96. West Lakes Academy: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery and West Lakes Academy rank in North West?
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery is 491st of 2,286 and West Lakes Academy is 328th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).