Monkwray Junior School vs St Begh's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkwray Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
109 students
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
| Measure | Monkwray Junior School Whitehaven, North West | St Begh's Catholic Junior School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1828 of 2,286 | #1935 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13462 of 15,697 | #14143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 109 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stbeghs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkwray Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 19.0).
- •St Begh's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 41%).
- •Monkwray Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Begh's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 109.
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 Monkwray Junior School better than St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkwray Junior School ranks higher (23.4 vs 19.0 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 Monkwray Junior School and St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkwray Junior School: 109. St Begh's Catholic Junior School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkwray Junior School and St Begh's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Monkwray Junior School is 1828th of 2,286 and St Begh's Catholic Junior School is 1935th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).