Dearham Primary School vs Netherhall 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.
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Netherhall School
Maryport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
894 students
| Measure | Dearham Primary School Maryport, North West | Netherhall School Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,286 | #382 of 536 |
| National rank | #11716 of 15,697 | #3106 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 202 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Maryport | Maryport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dearham.education | www.netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dearham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 27.0).
- •Netherhall School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 202.
- •Dearham Primary School is a academy school while Netherhall 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 Netherhall School?
On the Success Index (England), Dearham Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.0 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 Dearham Primary School and Netherhall School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Maryport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dearham Primary School: 202. Netherhall School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dearham Primary School and Netherhall School rank in North West?
Dearham Primary School is 1528th of 2,286 and Netherhall School is 382nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).