Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Lancaster, North West LA2 0JS · Lancashire
#311 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#2614 of 15,697 nationally
About Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Lancaster, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 199 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 311th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 199; capacity filled 94.8%.
There are 32 schools in Lancaster; Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School ranks 8th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 199
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students · 3.8 km away
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Cockerham, Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
65 students · 4.0 km away
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
12 students · 4.0 km away
Forton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
104 students · 4.3 km away
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 4.4 km away
Moorside Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
570 students · 4.4 km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 4.5 km away
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster · Independent secondary · Ages 11–25
261 students · 4.7 km away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,755 students · 5.3 km away
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
498 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
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199 students
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton
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199 students
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
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199 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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199 students
Lowton Junior and Infant School
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Tattenhall Park Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School a good school?
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #311 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School ranks #311 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #2614 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School?
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School had 199 students in 2025.
Is Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.