Appleby Grammar School vs Dixons Newall Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 134 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby Grammar School
Appleby-in-Westmorland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
357 students
Dixons Newall Green Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
364 students
| Measure | Appleby Grammar School Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West | Dixons Newall Green Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 536 | #526 of 536 |
| National rank | #2435 of 4,090 | #4037 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 357 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 56.6% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 52% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk | www.dixonsng.com/ |
The verdict
- •Appleby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 5.6).
- •Dixons Newall Green Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 357.
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 Appleby Grammar School better than Dixons Newall Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Appleby Grammar School ranks higher (40.5 vs 5.6 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 Appleby Grammar School and Dixons Newall Green Academy?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleby Grammar School: 357. Dixons Newall Green Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleby Grammar School and Dixons Newall Green Academy rank in North West?
Appleby Grammar School is 289th of 536 and Dixons Newall Green Academy is 526th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).