Pennine Way Primary School vs Petteril Bank School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennine Way Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
Petteril Bank School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
| Measure | Pennine Way Primary School Carlisle, North West | Petteril Bank School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 2,286 | #2088 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12121 of 15,697 | #14811 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 558 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 558 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 50.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk | www.petbank.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pennine Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 14.0).
- •Pennine Way Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 50%).
- •Pennine Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Pennine Way Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 147.
- •Pennine Way Primary School is a local authority school while Petteril Bank School 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 Pennine Way Primary School better than Petteril Bank School?
On the Success Index (England), Pennine Way Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 14.0 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 Pennine Way Primary School and Petteril Bank School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennine Way Primary School: 558. Petteril Bank School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennine Way Primary School and Petteril Bank School rank in North West?
Pennine Way Primary School is 1599th of 2,286 and Petteril Bank School is 2088th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).