Newton Village Academy vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Village Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Newton Village Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Dalton-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 2,286 | #768 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13518 of 15,697 | #6485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 79 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Barrow-in-Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newtonvillageacademy.co.uk | www.ourlady.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 23.1).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 31%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness is the larger school with 101 students compared with 79.
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 Newton Village Academy better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness ranks higher (56.9 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 Newton Village Academy and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Barrow-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Village Academy: 79. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Village Academy and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness rank in North West?
Newton Village Academy is 1840th of 2,286 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness is 768th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).