North Lakes School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
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.
North Lakes School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
161 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
PENRITH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | North Lakes School Penrith, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith PENRITH, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2123 of 2,286 | #1886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15009 of 15,697 | #13858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.6% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Penrith | PENRITH |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.8 vs 12.3).
- •North Lakes School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 104.
- •North Lakes School is a local authority school while St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith 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 North Lakes School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith ranks higher (20.8 vs 12.3 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 North Lakes School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Penrith and PENRITH in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Lakes School: 161. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Lakes School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith rank in North West?
North Lakes School is 2123rd of 2,286 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith is 1886th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).