Dallam School vs Holme Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallam School
Cumbria · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
761 students
Holme Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
| Measure | Dallam School Cumbria, North West | Holme Primary School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #228 of 536 | #116 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1963 of 4,090 | #899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 761 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Cumbria | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dallamschool.co.uk | www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holme Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 50.0).
- •Dallam School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 122.
- •Dallam School is a academy school while Holme Primary School 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 Dallam School better than Holme Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holme Primary School ranks higher (89.2 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 Dallam School and Holme Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cumbria and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dallam School: 761. Holme Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dallam School and Holme Primary School rank in North West?
Dallam School is 228th of 536 and Holme Primary School is 116th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).