Norman Street Primary School vs Prestbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 185 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman Street Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
322 students
Prestbury CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Norman Street Primary School Carlisle, North West | Prestbury CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1221 of 2,286 | #69 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9558 of 15,697 | #548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 322 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 26% |
| 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 | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.normanst.cumbria.sch.uk | prestbury.school |
The verdict
- •Prestbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 42.8).
- •Prestbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 59%).
- •Prestbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 7%).
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 Norman Street Primary School better than Prestbury CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prestbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 42.8 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 Norman Street Primary School and Prestbury CofE Primary School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norman Street Primary School: 322. Prestbury CofE Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norman Street Primary School and Prestbury CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Norman Street Primary School is 1221st of 2,286 and Prestbury CofE Primary School is 69th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).