Dean Barwick Primary School vs Milnthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Barwick Primary School
Grange-over-Sands · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
Milnthorpe Primary School
Milnthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Dean Barwick Primary School Grange-over-Sands, North West | Milnthorpe Primary School Milnthorpe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 51 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Grange-over-Sands | Milnthorpe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.deanbarwick.cumbria.sch.uk | www.milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milnthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 20.9).
- •Milnthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 20%).
- •Milnthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Milnthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 51.
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 Dean Barwick Primary School better than Milnthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milnthorpe Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 20.9 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 Dean Barwick Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Grange-over-Sands and Milnthorpe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Barwick Primary School: 51. Milnthorpe Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Barwick Primary School and Milnthorpe Primary School rank in North West?
Dean Barwick Primary School is unranked and Milnthorpe Primary School is 305th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).