Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School vs John Ruskin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Hawkshead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
John Ruskin School
Coniston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
247 students
| Measure | Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Hawkshead, North West | John Ruskin School Coniston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #64 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #626 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 30 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 42.9% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hawkshead | Coniston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hawkshead.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.jrs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 79.8).
- •John Ruskin School is the larger school with 247 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School better than John Ruskin School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.8 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School and John Ruskin School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Hawkshead and Coniston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School: 30. John Ruskin School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School and John Ruskin School rank in North West?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School is unranked and John Ruskin School is 64th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).