Dearham Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 68 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Dearham Primary School Maryport, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,286 | #2095 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11716 of 15,697 | #14868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 202 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dearham.education | www.sacredheart.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dearham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 13.5).
- •Dearham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 43%).
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
On the Success Index (England), Dearham Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 13.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Maryport and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dearham Primary School: 202. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dearham Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow rank in North West?
Dearham Primary School is 1528th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow is 2095th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).