Great Orton Primary School vs Richard Rose Morton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Orton Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
905 students
| Measure | Great Orton Primary School Carlisle, North West | Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #277 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2327 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 35 | 905 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 905 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatorton.cumbria.sch.uk | www.rrma.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Richard Rose Morton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.7 vs 15.3).
- •Richard Rose Morton Academy is the larger school with 905 students compared with 35.
- •Great Orton Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Rose Morton 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 Great Orton Primary School better than Richard Rose Morton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Rose Morton Academy ranks higher (42.7 vs 15.3 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 Great Orton Primary School and Richard Rose Morton Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Orton Primary School: 35. Richard Rose Morton Academy: 905. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Orton Primary School and Richard Rose Morton Academy rank in North West?
Great Orton Primary School is unranked and Richard Rose Morton Academy is 277th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).