St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School vs Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 150 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Whitehaven, North West | Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 2,286 | #1248 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3319 of 15,697 | #9785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Whitehaven | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 41.7).
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 St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School better than Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (73.2 vs 41.7 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 St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School: 133. Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School rank in North West?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is 392nd of 2,286 and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is 1248th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).