Houghton CofE School vs Stanwix School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Stanwix School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
| Measure | Houghton CofE School Carlisle, North West | Stanwix School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 2,286 | #1304 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3884 of 15,697 | #10244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 179 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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.houghtonschool.co.uk/ | www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Houghton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 39.6).
- •Houghton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 55%).
- •Houghton CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Stanwix School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 179.
- •Houghton CofE School is a local authority school while Stanwix 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 Houghton CofE School better than Stanwix School?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton CofE School ranks higher (70.2 vs 39.6 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 Houghton CofE School and Stanwix School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton CofE School: 179. Stanwix School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton CofE School and Stanwix School rank in North West?
Houghton CofE School is 455th of 2,286 and Stanwix School is 1304th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).