Dearham Primary School vs Ewanrigg Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Ewanrigg Junior School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students
| Measure | Dearham Primary School Maryport, North West | Ewanrigg Junior School Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,286 | #2026 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11716 of 15,697 | #14504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 202 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Maryport | Maryport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dearham.education | www.ewanrigg.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dearham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 16.5).
- •Dearham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 48%).
- •Ewanrigg Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Dearham Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 133.
- •Dearham Primary School is a academy school while Ewanrigg Junior School is a local authority 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 Dearham Primary School better than Ewanrigg Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dearham Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 16.5 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 Dearham Primary School and Ewanrigg Junior School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Maryport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dearham Primary School: 202. Ewanrigg Junior School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dearham Primary School and Ewanrigg Junior School rank in North West?
Dearham Primary School is 1528th of 2,286 and Ewanrigg Junior School is 2026th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).