Moor Row Community Primary School vs Valley Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moor Row Community Primary School
Moor Row · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
| Measure | Moor Row Community Primary School Moor Row, North West | Valley Primary School and Nursery Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1633 of 2,286 | #2173 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12333 of 15,697 | #15265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 72 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Moor Row | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moor-row.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.valleyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moor Row Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 9.9).
- •Moor Row Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 36%).
- •Valley Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 286 students compared with 72.
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 Moor Row Community Primary School better than Valley Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Moor Row Community Primary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 9.9 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 Moor Row Community Primary School and Valley Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Moor Row and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moor Row Community Primary School: 72. Valley Primary School and Nursery: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moor Row Community Primary School and Valley Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Moor Row Community Primary School is 1633rd of 2,286 and Valley Primary School and Nursery is 2173rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).