Robert Ferguson Primary School vs Ursuline Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 156 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
Ursuline Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Robert Ferguson Primary School Carlisle, North West | Ursuline Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1934 of 2,286 | #1208 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14139 of 15,697 | #9468 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 409 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rferguson.org | www.ursulineprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ursuline Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 19.0).
- •Ursuline Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 38%).
- •Ursuline Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Robert Ferguson Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 408.
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 Ursuline Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ursuline Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.2 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School and Ursuline Catholic Primary School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Ferguson Primary School: 409. Ursuline Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Ferguson Primary School and Ursuline Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Robert Ferguson Primary School is 1934th of 2,286 and Ursuline Catholic Primary School is 1208th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).