Cowling Community Primary School vs Lothersdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowling Community Primary School
Keighley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
Lothersdale Primary School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Cowling Community Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lothersdale Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1220 of 1,636 | #276 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12280 of 15,697 | #3091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | cowling.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lothersdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 29.6).
- •Lothersdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Lothersdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Cowling Community Primary School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 100.
- •Cowling Community Primary School is a local authority school while Lothersdale Primary School is a academy 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 Cowling Community Primary School better than Lothersdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lothersdale Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 29.6 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 Cowling Community Primary School and Lothersdale Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowling Community Primary School: 118. Lothersdale Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowling Community Primary School and Lothersdale Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cowling Community Primary School is 1220th of 1,636 and Lothersdale Primary School is 276th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).