Dowdales School vs Millfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowdales School
Dalton-in-Furness · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
Millfield School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Millfield School Thornton-Cleveleys, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 536 | #150 of 536 |
| National rank | #2467 of 4,090 | #1322 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 877 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dalton-in-Furness | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ | www.millfield.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 39.8).
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 Dowdales School better than Millfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield School ranks higher (63.4 vs 39.8 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 Dowdales School and Millfield School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Thornton-Cleveleys in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dowdales School: 877. Millfield School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dowdales School and Millfield School rank in North West?
Dowdales School is 292nd of 536 and Millfield School is 150th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).