Askam Village School vs George Romney Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
George Romney Junior School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
75 students
| Measure | Askam Village School Askam-in-furness, North West | George Romney Junior School Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1866 of 2,286 | #564 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13660 of 15,697 | #4798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 187 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 41.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Askam-in-furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | askamvillageschool.co.uk/ | www.grjs.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •George Romney Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 22.1).
- •George Romney Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 26%).
- •George Romney Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Askam Village School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 75.
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 George Romney Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), George Romney Junior School ranks higher (65.3 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 George Romney Junior 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. George Romney Junior School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Askam Village School and George Romney Junior School rank in North West?
Askam Village School is 1866th of 2,286 and George Romney Junior School is 564th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).