Cowling Community Primary School vs South Craven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 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
South Craven School
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,936 students
| Measure | Cowling Community Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Craven School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1220 of 1,636 | #120 of 366 |
| National rank | #12280 of 15,697 | #1527 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 118 | 1,936 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 1,936 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | cowling.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.southcraven.org/ |
The verdict
- •South Craven School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 29.6).
- •South Craven School is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 118.
- •Cowling Community Primary School is a local authority school while South Craven 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 South Craven School?
On the Success Index (England), South Craven School ranks higher (59.3 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 South Craven School?
About 4.4 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. South Craven School: 1,936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowling Community Primary School and South Craven School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cowling Community Primary School is 1220th of 1,636 and South Craven School is 120th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).