Monkwray Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 733 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Monkwray Junior School Whitehaven, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1828 of 2,286 | #449 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13462 of 15,697 | #3848 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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.kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 23.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 41%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 195 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 23.4 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkwray Junior School: 109. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkwray Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Monkwray Junior School is 1828th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 449th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).