Kirkbampton CofE School vs Kirkbride Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbampton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Kirkbride Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Kirkbampton CofE School Carlisle, North West | Kirkbride Primary School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #819 of 2,286 | #1740 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6799 of 15,697 | #12961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 94 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Carlisle | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkbampton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 26.2).
- •Kirkbampton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •Kirkbampton CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Kirkbampton CofE School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 77.
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 Kirkbampton CofE School better than Kirkbride Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbampton CofE School ranks higher (55.5 vs 26.2 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 Kirkbampton CofE School and Kirkbride Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkbampton CofE School: 94. Kirkbride Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkbampton CofE School and Kirkbride Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkbampton CofE School is 819th of 2,286 and Kirkbride Primary School is 1740th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).