Longtown Primary School vs Shankhill CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longtown Primary School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
Shankhill CofE Primary School
CARLISLE · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Longtown Primary School Carlisle, North West | Shankhill CofE Primary School CARLISLE, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1103 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| 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 | Carlisle | CARLISLE |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 46.6).
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 68%).
- •Shankhill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Longtown Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 44.
- •Longtown Primary School is a academy school while Shankhill 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 Longtown Primary School better than Shankhill CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shankhill CofE Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 46.6 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 Longtown Primary School and Shankhill CofE Primary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and CARLISLE in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longtown Primary School: 182. Shankhill CofE Primary School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longtown Primary School and Shankhill CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Longtown Primary School is 1103rd of 2,286 and Shankhill CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).