Nether Kellet Community Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
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.
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Carnforth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth, North West | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #886 of 2,286 | #1824 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7350 of 15,697 | #13441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 54% |
| 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 | Carnforth | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.netherkellet.lancs.sch.uk | www.olol.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 23.6).
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 54%).
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 81.
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth 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 Nether Kellet Community Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
On the Success Index (England), Nether Kellet Community Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 23.6 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 Nether Kellet Community Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nether Kellet Community Primary School: 104. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nether Kellet Community Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth rank in North West?
Nether Kellet Community Primary School is 886th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth is 1824th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).