Dallam School vs Milnthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 381 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallam School
Cumbria · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
761 students
Milnthorpe Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Dallam School Cumbria, North West | Milnthorpe Primary School Milnthorpe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #228 of 536 | #305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1963 of 4,090 | #2564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 761 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Milnthorpe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dallamschool.co.uk | www.milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milnthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 50.0).
- •Dallam School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 176.
- •Dallam School is a academy school while Milnthorpe 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 Milnthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milnthorpe Primary School ranks higher (77.5 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 Milnthorpe Primary School?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Cumbria and Milnthorpe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dallam School: 761. Milnthorpe Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dallam School and Milnthorpe Primary School rank in North West?
Dallam School is 228th of 536 and Milnthorpe Primary School is 305th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).