Dowdales School vs Newton Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.8 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
Newton Village Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
| Measure | Dowdales School Dalton-in-Furness, North West | Newton Village Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 536 | #1840 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2467 of 4,090 | #13518 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 877 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dalton-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/ | www.newtonvillageacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dowdales School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 23.1).
- •Dowdales School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 79.
- •Dowdales School is a local authority school while Newton Village Academy 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 Dowdales School better than Newton Village Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dowdales School ranks higher (39.8 vs 23.1 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 Newton Village Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dowdales School: 877. Newton Village Academy: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dowdales School and Newton Village Academy rank in North West?
Dowdales School is 292nd of 536 and Newton Village Academy is 1840th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).