Kirkby Thore School vs Morland Area CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkby Thore School
Penrith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
33 students
Morland Area CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
119 students
| Measure | Kirkby Thore School Penrith, North West | Morland Area CofE Primary School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #29 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 33 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 33 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbythore.education | www.morlandarea.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Morland Area CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 83.9).
- •Morland Area CofE Primary School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 33.
- •Kirkby Thore School is a academy school while Morland Area 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 Kirkby Thore School better than Morland Area CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morland Area CofE Primary School ranks higher (96.8 vs 83.9 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 Kirkby Thore School and Morland Area CofE Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkby Thore School: 33. Morland Area CofE Primary School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkby Thore School and Morland Area CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkby Thore School is unranked and Morland Area CofE Primary School is 29th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).