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Dowdales SchoolSt Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
| Measure | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 536 | #406 of 536 |
| National rank | #2467 of 4,090 | #3310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 877 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 23.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 43.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dalton-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ | www.stbernardsschool.uk |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.