Norman Street Primary School vs Richard Rose Central Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 608 m 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
Richard Rose Central Academy
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,035 students
| Measure | Norman Street Primary School Carlisle, North West | Richard Rose Central Academy Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1221 of 2,286 | #320 of 536 |
| National rank | #9558 of 15,697 | #2712 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 322 | 1,035 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 1,035 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.normanst.cumbria.sch.uk | www.rrca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Norman Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.8 vs 34.8).
- •Richard Rose Central Academy is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 322.
- •Norman Street Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Rose Central Academy 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 Norman Street Primary School better than Richard Rose Central Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norman Street Primary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 34.8 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 Richard Rose Central Academy?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norman Street Primary School: 322. Richard Rose Central Academy: 1,035. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norman Street Primary School and Richard Rose Central Academy rank in North West?
Norman Street Primary School is 1221st of 2,286 and Richard Rose Central Academy is 320th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).