Montreal CofE Primary School vs The Whitehaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montreal CofE Primary School
Cleator Moor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
The Whitehaven Academy
Whitehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
859 students
| Measure | Montreal CofE Primary School Cleator Moor, North West | The Whitehaven Academy Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1980 of 2,286 | #335 of 536 |
| National rank | #14317 of 15,697 | #2853 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 107 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cleator Moor | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.montreal.cumbria.sch.uk | www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Whitehaven Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 17.8).
- •The Whitehaven Academy is the larger school with 859 students compared with 107.
- •Montreal CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Whitehaven Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Montreal CofE Primary School better than The Whitehaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Whitehaven Academy ranks higher (32.1 vs 17.8 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 Montreal CofE Primary School and The Whitehaven Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cleator Moor and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montreal CofE Primary School: 107. The Whitehaven Academy: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montreal CofE Primary School and The Whitehaven Academy rank in North West?
Montreal CofE Primary School is 1980th of 2,286 and The Whitehaven Academy is 335th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).