Bowerham Primary & Nursery School vs Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 937 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
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,038 students
| Measure | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #842 of 2,286 | #11 of 536 |
| National rank | #6995 of 15,697 | #92 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 498 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk | www.lggs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 54.5).
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 498.
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is co-educational and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 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 Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (95.7 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 Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School: 498. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School rank in North West?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is 842nd of 2,286 and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).