Benchill Primary School vs Lancaster Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Lancaster Road Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
478 students
| Measure | Benchill Primary School Manchester, North West | Lancaster Road Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,286 | #1653 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13060 of 15,697 | #12440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 7% |
| 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 | Manchester | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.benchill.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.lancasterroad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 25.6).
- •Benchill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Lancaster Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Benchill Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 478.
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 Benchill Primary School better than Lancaster Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Road Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 25.6 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 Benchill Primary School and Lancaster Road Primary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benchill Primary School: 479. Lancaster Road Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benchill Primary School and Lancaster Road Primary School rank in North West?
Benchill Primary School is 1752nd of 2,286 and Lancaster Road Primary School is 1653rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).