Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School vs Shankhill CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
Shankhill CofE Primary School
CARLISLE · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School Wigton, North West | Shankhill CofE Primary School CARLISLE, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 43 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 10% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Wigton | CARLISLE |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holmcultramabbey.cumbria.sch.uk | www.shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 9.0).
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 10%).
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School is the larger school with 44 students compared with 43.
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 Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School better than Shankhill CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shankhill CofE Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 9.0 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 Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School and Shankhill CofE Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Wigton and CARLISLE in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School: 43. Shankhill CofE Primary School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School and Shankhill CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School is unranked and Shankhill CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).