Dearham Primary School vs Netherton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Netherton Infant School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
69 students
| Measure | Dearham Primary School Maryport, North West | Netherton Infant School Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,286 | #732 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11716 of 15,697 | #6075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 202 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Netherton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 32.6).
- •Dearham Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 69.
- •Dearham Primary School is a academy school while Netherton Infant 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 Netherton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Netherton Infant School ranks higher (58.9 vs 32.6 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 Netherton Infant 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. Netherton Infant School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dearham Primary School and Netherton Infant School rank in North West?
Dearham Primary School is 1528th of 2,286 and Netherton Infant School is 732nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).