Petteril Bank School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petteril Bank School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Carlisle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
703 students
| Measure | Petteril Bank School Carlisle, North West | St John Henry Newman Catholic School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2088 of 2,286 | #384 of 536 |
| National rank | #14811 of 15,697 | #3119 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 147 | 703 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 703 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.4 |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.petbank.cumbria.sch.uk | newman.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 14.0).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 147.
- •Petteril Bank School is a academy school while St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a local authority 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 Petteril Bank School better than St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (26.7 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 Petteril Bank School and St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Petteril Bank School: 147. St John Henry Newman Catholic School: 703. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Petteril Bank School and St John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in North West?
Petteril Bank School is 2088th of 2,286 and St John Henry Newman Catholic School is 384th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).