Long Marton School vs Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Marton School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
49 students
| Measure | Long Marton School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1979 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #14316 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 81 | 49 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 49 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longmartoncommunityschool.co.uk/ | www.temp-sow.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 17.8).
- •Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 31%).
- •Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Long Marton School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 49.
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 Long Marton School better than Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 17.8 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 Long Marton School and Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Marton School: 81. Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School: 49. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Marton School and Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Long Marton School is 1979th of 2,286 and Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).