High Hesket CofE School vs Plumpton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Hesket CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
Plumpton School
PENRITH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | High Hesket CofE School Carlisle, North West | Plumpton School PENRITH, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 2,286 | #1194 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8160 of 15,697 | #9375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 136 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | PENRITH |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.high-hesket.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.plumpton.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •High Hesket CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 43.6).
- •High Hesket CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 45%).
- •High Hesket CofE School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 102.
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 High Hesket CofE School better than Plumpton School?
On the Success Index (England), High Hesket CofE School ranks higher (49.3 vs 43.6 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 High Hesket CofE School and Plumpton School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and PENRITH in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Hesket CofE School: 136. Plumpton School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Hesket CofE School and Plumpton School rank in North West?
High Hesket CofE School is 1013th of 2,286 and Plumpton School is 1194th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).