Kirkbie Kendal School vs Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal, North West | Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 536 | #949 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #958 of 4,090 | #7761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.vicarageparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkbie Kendal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 51.0).
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 109.
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is a academy school while Vicarage Park 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 Kirkbie Kendal School better than Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbie Kendal School ranks higher (71.5 vs 51.0 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 Kirkbie Kendal School and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkbie Kendal School: 1,029. Vicarage Park CofE Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkbie Kendal School and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkbie Kendal School is 110th of 536 and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School is 949th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).