Leven Valley CofE Primary School vs Penny Bridge CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
ULVERSTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
Penny Bridge CofE School
Ulverston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
123 students
| Measure | Leven Valley CofE Primary School ULVERSTON, North West | Penny Bridge CofE School Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1037 of 2,286 | #888 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8287 of 15,697 | #7354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 68 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 117.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | ULVERSTON | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.levenvalley.cumbria.sch.uk | www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penny Bridge CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 48.7).
- •Leven Valley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Penny Bridge CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Penny Bridge CofE School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 68.
- •Leven Valley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Penny Bridge CofE School is a academy 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 Leven Valley CofE Primary School better than Penny Bridge CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Penny Bridge CofE School ranks higher (53.0 vs 48.7 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 Leven Valley CofE Primary School and Penny Bridge CofE School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between ULVERSTON and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leven Valley CofE Primary School: 68. Penny Bridge CofE School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leven Valley CofE Primary School and Penny Bridge CofE School rank in North West?
Leven Valley CofE Primary School is 1037th of 2,286 and Penny Bridge CofE School is 888th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).