Cowling Community Primary School vs Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.1 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
Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
| Measure | Cowling Community Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1220 of 1,636 | #1211 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12280 of 15,697 | #12232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | cowling.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.sutton-in-cravencofe.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.6 vs 29.9).
- •Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Cowling Community Primary School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 105.
- •Cowling Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery 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 Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cowling Community Primary School and Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.1 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. Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowling Community Primary School and Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cowling Community Primary School is 1220th of 1,636 and Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School is 1211th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).