Nether Kellet Community Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 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
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
| Measure | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth, North West | St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #886 of 2,286 | #874 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7350 of 15,697 | #7221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.netherkellet.lancs.sch.uk | stwilfrids-halton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.0 vs 53.5).
- •Nether Kellet Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 104.
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 St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nether Kellet Community Primary School and St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nether Kellet Community Primary School: 104. St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nether Kellet Community Primary School and St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School rank in North West?
Nether Kellet Community Primary School is 886th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School is 874th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).