Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Settlebeck School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 6.5 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
Settlebeck School
Sedbergh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
203 students
| Measure | Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Sedbergh, North West | Settlebeck School Sedbergh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #185 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 30 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 53.6% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sedbergh | Sedbergh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dent.cumbria.sch.uk | settlebeck.org |
The verdict
- •Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 57.9).
- •Settlebeck School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 30.
- •Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Settlebeck School is a academy 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 Settlebeck School?
On the Success Index (England), Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 57.9 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 Settlebeck School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Sedbergh and Sedbergh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 30. Settlebeck School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Settlebeck School rank in North West?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Settlebeck School is 185th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).