Inglewood Infant School vs St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inglewood Infant School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
267 students
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Inglewood Infant School Carlisle, North West | St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #630 of 2,286 | #1743 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5326 of 15,697 | #12981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.inglewood-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.smmcatholicprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Inglewood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 26.1).
- •Inglewood Infant School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 217.
- •Inglewood Infant School is a local authority school while St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 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 Inglewood Infant School better than St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle?
On the Success Index (England), Inglewood Infant School ranks higher (62.5 vs 26.1 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 Inglewood Infant School and St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Inglewood Infant School: 267. St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Inglewood Infant School and St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle rank in North West?
Inglewood Infant School is 630th of 2,286 and St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is 1743rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).