Newlaithes Junior School vs Robert Ferguson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlaithes Junior School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Newlaithes Junior School Carlisle, North West | Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1854 of 2,286 | #1934 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13594 of 15,697 | #14139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newlaithes.com | www.rferguson.org |
The verdict
- •Newlaithes Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 19.0).
- •Newlaithes Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 38%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 236.
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 Newlaithes Junior School better than Robert Ferguson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlaithes Junior School ranks higher (22.6 vs 19.0 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 Newlaithes Junior School and Robert Ferguson Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlaithes Junior School: 236. Robert Ferguson Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlaithes Junior School and Robert Ferguson Primary School rank in North West?
Newlaithes Junior School is 1854th of 2,286 and Robert Ferguson Primary School is 1934th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).