Hunter Hall School vs Langwathby CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Hall School
Penrith · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
Langwathby CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
| Measure | Hunter Hall School Penrith, North West | Langwathby CofE Primary School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1090 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 80 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 169 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hunterhall.co.uk | www.langwathby.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Langwathby CofE Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 80.
- •Hunter Hall School is a independent school while Langwathby CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Hunter Hall School better than Langwathby CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunter Hall School and Langwathby CofE Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hunter Hall School: 80. Langwathby CofE Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hunter Hall School and Langwathby CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Hunter Hall School is unranked and Langwathby CofE Primary School is 1090th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).