Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery vs Victoria Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Victoria Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students
| Measure | Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery Barrow in Furness, North West | Victoria Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 2,286 | #687 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6045 of 15,697 | #5757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 267 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 122.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Barrow in Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daneghyll.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.victoria-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Victoria Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 59.0).
- •Victoria Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 267 students compared with 209.
- •Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Victoria Academy 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 Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery better than Victoria Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 59.0 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 Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery and Victoria Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrow in Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery: 267. Victoria Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery and Victoria Academy rank in North West?
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is 728th of 2,286 and Victoria Academy is 687th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).