Great Orton Primary School vs Yewdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.4 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
Yewdale School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Great Orton Primary School Carlisle, North West | Yewdale School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #719 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #5955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 35 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatorton.cumbria.sch.uk | www.yewdale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yewdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 15.3).
- •Yewdale School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 35.
- •Great Orton Primary School is a local authority school while Yewdale School 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 Yewdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Yewdale School ranks higher (59.5 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 Yewdale School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Orton Primary School: 35. Yewdale School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Orton Primary School and Yewdale School rank in North West?
Great Orton Primary School is unranked and Yewdale School is 719th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).