Schools in Dalton-in-Furness, North West (2025)
5 schools · 1,345 students · 4 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 101.
Dalton-in-Furness, in North West, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,345 students. By level there are 4 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Dalton-in-Furness's schools is 101, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School (84.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by George Romney Junior School (65.3, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness (56.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Dowdales School (877 students), Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School (211 students), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness (101 students).
Ranked schools in Dalton-in-Furness
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 185Chapel Street Infants and Nursery SchoolDalton-in-Furness · Local authority Primary– · 81 students
- 265George Romney Junior SchoolDalton-in-Furness · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 357Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-FurnessDalton-in-Furness · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 452Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolDalton-in-Furness · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 540Dowdales SchoolDalton-in-Furness · Local authority Secondary41.8 Attainment 8 · 877 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Dalton-in-Furness · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 84.6 Top 10% | – | 81 |
| 2 | George Romney Junior School Dalton-in-Furness · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 65.3 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 3 | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Dalton-in-Furness · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 4 | Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Dalton-in-Furness · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 5 | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 39.8 Lower 50% | 41.8 Attainment 8 | 877 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dalton-in-Furness?
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School is the highest-ranked school in Dalton-in-Furness with a Success Index (England) of 84.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dalton-in-Furness?
Dalton-in-Furness has 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,345 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dalton-in-Furness?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dalton-in-Furness is 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.