Newlaithes Junior School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 898 m 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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Newlaithes Junior School Carlisle, North West | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1854 of 2,286 | #1133 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13594 of 15,697 | #8989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 22.6).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Newlaithes Junior School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 213.
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 St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 22.6 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 Newlaithes Junior School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlaithes Junior School: 236. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlaithes Junior School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Newlaithes Junior School is 1854th of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 1133rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).