Kirkbride Primary School vs Silloth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbride Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Silloth Primary School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Kirkbride Primary School Wigton, North West | Silloth Primary School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1740 of 2,286 | #2034 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12961 of 15,697 | #14552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.silloth.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkbride Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 16.2).
- •Silloth Primary School is the larger school with 185 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 Kirkbride Primary School better than Silloth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbride Primary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 16.2 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 Kirkbride Primary School and Silloth Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkbride Primary School: 77. Silloth Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkbride Primary School and Silloth Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkbride Primary School is 1740th of 2,286 and Silloth Primary School is 2034th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).