Pennine Way Primary School vs St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
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
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Pennine Way Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 2,286 | #1177 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12121 of 15,697 | #9284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 558 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 558 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 30.5).
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 51%).
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Pennine Way Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 188.
- •Pennine Way Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 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 St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle ranks higher (44.0 vs 30.5 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 St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle?
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. St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennine Way Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle rank in North West?
Pennine Way Primary School is 1599th of 2,286 and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is 1177th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).