Queen Elizabeth School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 186 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth School
Westmorland and Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,155 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth School Westmorland and Furness, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 536 | #520 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #391 of 4,090 | #4357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,155 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,155 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Westmorland and Furness | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.qes.org.uk | www.stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 67.6).
- •Queen Elizabeth School is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 220.
- •Queen Elizabeth School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary 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 Queen Elizabeth School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth School ranks higher (86.2 vs 67.6 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 Queen Elizabeth School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Westmorland and Furness and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth School: 1,155. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth School is 42nd of 536 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 520th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).