Chetwynde School vs Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chetwynde School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
508 students
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrow in Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
| Measure | Chetwynde School Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Barrow in Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 536 | #728 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1488 of 4,090 | #6045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 508 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 122.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow in Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chetwynde.scmat.org.uk | www.daneghyll.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (59.9 vs 59.0).
- •Chetwynde School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •Chetwynde School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Chetwynde School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 267.
- •Chetwynde School is a academy school while Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Chetwynde School better than Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chetwynde School and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Barrow in Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chetwynde School: 508. Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetwynde School and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Chetwynde School is 174th of 536 and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is 728th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).