Bowerham Primary & Nursery School vs Jamea Al Kauthar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster · Independent secondary · Ages 11–25
261 students
| Measure | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Lancaster, North West | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 2,286 | #162 of 536 |
| National rank | #6995 of 15,697 | #1406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–25 |
| Students | 498 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 52.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.2 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk | www.jamea.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jamea Al Kauthar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 54.5).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 261.
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Jamea Al Kauthar is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is co-educational and Jamea Al Kauthar is girls.
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 Bowerham Primary & Nursery School better than Jamea Al Kauthar?
On the Success Index (England), Jamea Al Kauthar ranks higher (61.4 vs 54.5 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 Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Jamea Al Kauthar?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School: 498. Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Jamea Al Kauthar rank in North West?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is 842nd of 2,286 and Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).