Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School vs Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
| Measure | Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Carnforth, North West | Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #854 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 22 | 62 |
| Pupils on roll | 22 | 62 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 39.3% | 119.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.melling.lancs.sch.uk | www.wrayendowed-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 54.2).
- •Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 22.
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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School better than Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 54.2 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 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School and Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School: 22. Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School: 62. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School and Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School rank in North West?
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School is unranked and Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School is 854th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).