Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Sedbergh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 6.6 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
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh (La10 5hg) · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
545 students
| Measure | Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Sedbergh, North West | Sedbergh School Sedbergh (La10 5hg), North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #461 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3712 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 30 | 545 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 545 |
| Free school meals | 10% | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.6% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Sedbergh | Sedbergh (La10 5hg) |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dent.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sedberghschool.org |
The verdict
- •Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 17.3).
- •Sedbergh School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 30.
- •Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Sedbergh School is a independent 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 Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Sedbergh School?
On the Success Index (England), Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 17.3 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 Sedbergh School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Sedbergh and Sedbergh (La10 5hg) in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 30. Sedbergh School: 545. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Sedbergh School rank in North West?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Sedbergh School is 461st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).