Darwen Vale High School vs Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,039 students
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,038 students
| Measure | Darwen Vale High School Darwen, North West | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #280 of 536 | #11 of 536 |
| National rank | #2354 of 4,090 | #92 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,039 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,039 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 73.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | 92.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.8% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 7.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Darwen | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.darwenvale.com | www.lggs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 41.9).
- •Darwen Vale High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 1,038.
- •Darwen Vale High School is co-educational and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is girls.
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 Darwen Vale High School better than Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (95.7 vs 41.9 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 Darwen Vale High School and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Vale High School: 1,039. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Vale High School and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School rank in North West?
Darwen Vale High School is 280th of 536 and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).