Longtown Primary School vs St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 164 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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Longtown Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1103 of 2,286 | #1034 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,697 | #8258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.ststephensceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 46.6).
- •Longtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (48.9 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 St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longtown Primary School: 182. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longtown Primary School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Longtown Primary School is 1103rd of 2,286 and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is 1034th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).