Askam Village School vs Dowdales School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Askam Village School
Askam-in-furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
Dowdales School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Askam Village School Askam-in-furness, North West | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1866 of 2,286 | #292 of 536 |
| National rank | #13660 of 15,697 | #2467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 187 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Askam-in-furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | askamvillageschool.co.uk/ | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dowdales School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 22.1).
- •Dowdales School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 187.
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 Askam Village School better than Dowdales School?
On the Success Index (England), Dowdales School ranks higher (39.8 vs 22.1 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 Askam Village School and Dowdales School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Askam-in-furness and Dalton-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Askam Village School: 187. Dowdales School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Askam Village School and Dowdales School rank in North West?
Askam Village School is 1866th of 2,286 and Dowdales School is 292nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).