Petteril Bank School vs The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
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.
Petteril Bank School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Petteril Bank School Carlisle, North West | The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2088 of 2,286 | #2172 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14811 of 15,697 | #15264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 57.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 43% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.petbank.cumbria.sch.uk | www.bishopharveygoodwin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Petteril Bank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.0 vs 9.9).
- •Petteril Bank School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 43%).
- •Petteril Bank School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 139.
- •Petteril Bank School is a academy school while The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 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 The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
On the Success Index (England), Petteril Bank School ranks higher (14.0 vs 9.9 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 The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
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. The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Petteril Bank School and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) rank in North West?
Petteril Bank School is 2088th of 2,286 and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) is 2172nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).