Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Dowdales School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 991 m 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
Dowdales School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #921 of 2,286 | #292 of 536 |
| National rank | #7572 of 15,697 | #2467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 211 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dalton-in-Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daltonstmarys.cumbria.sch.uk | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 39.8).
- •Dowdales School is the larger school with 877 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 Dowdales School?
On the Success Index (England), Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 39.8 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 Dowdales School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School: 211. Dowdales School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School and Dowdales School rank in North West?
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is 921st of 2,286 and Dowdales School is 292nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).