Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School vs Newton Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
81 students
Newton Village Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
| Measure | Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Newton Village Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 2,286 | #1840 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1479 of 15,697 | #13518 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 81 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 34.6% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Dalton-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chapelstreet.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.newtonvillageacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 23.1).
- •Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 79.
- •Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School is a local authority school while Newton Village Academy 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 Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School better than Newton Village Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School ranks higher (84.6 vs 23.1 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 Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School and Newton Village Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School: 81. Newton Village Academy: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School and Newton Village Academy rank in North West?
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School is 197th of 2,286 and Newton Village Academy is 1840th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).