Kells Infant School vs Monkwray Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kells Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
130 students
Monkwray Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
109 students
| Measure | Kells Infant School Whitehaven, North West | Monkwray Junior School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 2,286 | #1828 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2744 of 15,697 | #13462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 130 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 77.9% |
| 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 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kells-inf.cumbria.sch.uk | www.monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kells Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 23.4).
- •Kells Infant School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 109.
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 Kells Infant School better than Monkwray Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kells Infant School ranks higher (76.4 vs 23.4 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 Kells Infant School and Monkwray Junior School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kells Infant School: 130. Monkwray Junior School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kells Infant School and Monkwray Junior School rank in North West?
Kells Infant School is 324th of 2,286 and Monkwray Junior School is 1828th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).