Holme Primary School vs Milnthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Milnthorpe Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Holme Primary School Carnforth, North West | Milnthorpe Primary School Milnthorpe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #116 of 2,286 | #305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #899 of 15,697 | #2564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Milnthorpe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk | www.milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holme Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 77.5).
- •Holme Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Milnthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 122.
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 Holme Primary School better than Milnthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holme Primary School ranks higher (89.2 vs 77.5 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 Holme Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Milnthorpe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Primary School: 122. Milnthorpe Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School rank in North West?
Holme Primary School is 116th of 2,286 and Milnthorpe Primary School is 305th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).