Ivegill CofE School vs The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 162 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivegill CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
| Measure | Ivegill CofE School Carlisle, North West | The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 2,286 | #1803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2583 of 15,697 | #13338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 75 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Carlisle | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ivegill.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ivegill CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 24.2).
- •Ivegill CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 50%).
- •Ivegill CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
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 Ivegill CofE School better than The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ivegill CofE School ranks higher (77.4 vs 24.2 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 Ivegill CofE School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ivegill CofE School: 75. The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ivegill CofE School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Ivegill CofE School is 306th of 2,286 and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).