Robert Ferguson Primary 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, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, North West | The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1934 of 2,286 | #2172 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14139 of 15,697 | #15264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 409 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 57.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.rferguson.org | www.bishopharveygoodwin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.0 vs 9.9).
- •The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 38%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 139.
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 Robert Ferguson Primary School better than The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Ferguson Primary School ranks higher (19.0 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Ferguson Primary School: 409. The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Ferguson Primary School and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) rank in North West?
Robert Ferguson Primary School is 1934th 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).