Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery vs Dowdales School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrow in Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
Dowdales School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Barrow in Furness, North West | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 2,286 | #292 of 536 |
| National rank | #6045 of 15,697 | #2467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 267 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 122.5% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Barrow in Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daneghyll.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 39.8).
- •Dowdales School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 267.
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 Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery better than Dowdales School?
On the Success Index (England), Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (59.0 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 Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery and Dowdales School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Barrow in Furness and Dalton-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: 267. Dowdales School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery and Dowdales School rank in North West?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is 728th of 2,286 and Dowdales School is 292nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).