Longtown Primary School vs St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 145 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
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Longtown Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1103 of 2,286 | #2265 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,697 | #15615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Carlisle | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.staidansblackburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 4.7).
- •Longtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 23%).
- •Longtown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longtown Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 4.7 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 Longtown Primary School and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longtown Primary School: 182. St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longtown Primary School and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Longtown Primary School is 1103rd of 2,286 and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is 2265th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).