Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrow in Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
| Measure | Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Barrow in Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #921 of 2,286 | #728 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7572 of 15,697 | #6045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 211 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 122.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.daltonstmarys.cumbria.sch.uk | www.daneghyll.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 51.9).
- •Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 267 students compared with 211.
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 Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (59.0 vs 51.9 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 Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Barrow in Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School: 211. Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is 921st of 2,286 and Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is 728th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).