Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Langdale CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sedbergh · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
30 students
Langdale CofE School
Ambleside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
31 students
| Measure | Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Sedbergh, North West | Langdale CofE School Ambleside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 30 | 31 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 31 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 53.6% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Sedbergh | Ambleside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dent.cumbria.sch.uk | www.langdalecofeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 62.5).
- •Langdale CofE School is the larger school with 31 students compared with 30.
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 Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Langdale CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 62.5 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 Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Langdale CofE School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Sedbergh and Ambleside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 30. Langdale CofE School: 31. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Langdale CofE School rank in North West?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Langdale CofE School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).