Beetham CofE Primary School vs Dallam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beetham CofE Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
51 students
Dallam School
Cumbria · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
761 students
| Measure | Beetham CofE Primary School Milnthorpe, North West | Dallam School Cumbria, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #228 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1963 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 51 | 761 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 761 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Milnthorpe | Cumbria |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beethamschool.co.uk/ | www.dallamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beetham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 50.0).
- •Dallam School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 51.
- •Beetham CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Dallam School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beetham CofE Primary School better than Dallam School?
On the Success Index (England), Beetham CofE Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 50.0 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 Beetham CofE Primary School and Dallam School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Milnthorpe and Cumbria in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beetham CofE Primary School: 51. Dallam School: 761. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beetham CofE Primary School and Dallam School rank in North West?
Beetham CofE Primary School is unranked and Dallam School is 228th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).