St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle vs The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 499 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Carlisle, North West | The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1743 of 2,286 | #2172 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12981 of 15,697 | #15264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 57.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.smmcatholicprimary.co.uk/ | www.bishopharveygoodwin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 9.9).
- •The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 41%).
- •St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is the larger school with 217 students compared with 139.
- •St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a academy school while The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 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 St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle better than The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle ranks higher (26.1 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 St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 217. The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle and The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) rank in North West?
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is 1743rd 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).