Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #921 of 2,286 | #768 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7572 of 15,697 | #6485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 211 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daltonstmarys.cumbria.sch.uk | www.ourlady.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 51.9).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 101.
- •Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness is a academy 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 Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness ranks higher (56.9 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness?
About 1.2 km 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. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness rank in North West?
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is 921st of 2,286 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness is 768th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).