Richard Rose Central Academy vs Robert Ferguson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Rose Central Academy
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,035 students
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Richard Rose Central Academy Carlisle, North West | Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #320 of 536 | #1934 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2712 of 4,090 | #14139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,035 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,035 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rrca.org.uk | www.rferguson.org |
The verdict
- •Richard Rose Central Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 19.0).
- •Richard Rose Central Academy is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 409.
- •Richard Rose Central Academy is a academy school while Robert Ferguson 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 Richard Rose Central Academy better than Robert Ferguson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Rose Central Academy ranks higher (34.8 vs 19.0 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 Richard Rose Central Academy and Robert Ferguson Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Rose Central Academy: 1,035. Robert Ferguson Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Rose Central Academy and Robert Ferguson Primary School rank in North West?
Richard Rose Central Academy is 320th of 536 and Robert Ferguson Primary School is 1934th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).