Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 107 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness Β· Academy primary Β· Ages 2β11
101 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport Β· Academy primary Β· Ages 3β11
101 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Dalton-in-Furness, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 2,286 | #1657 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6485 of 15,697 | #12469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2β11 | Ages 3β11 |
| Students | 101 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 57.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | β | β |
| KS2 writing progress | β | β |
| KS2 maths progress | β | β |
| Attainment 8 | β | β |
| Progress 8 | β | β |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | β | β |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | β | β |
| EBacc average points | β | β |
| A level points per entry | β | β |
| town | Dalton-in-Furness | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourlady.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-pri.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- β’Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 28.8).
- β’Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 53%).
- β’St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness ranks higher (56.9 vs 28.8 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Dalton-in-Furness and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness: 101. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness is 768th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1657th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).