Bowerham Primary & Nursery School vs Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 979 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
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Lancaster, North West | Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 2,286 | #848 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6995 of 15,697 | #7021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 498 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk | www.scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (54.5 vs 54.4).
- •Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 220.
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 Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School: 498. Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is 842nd of 2,286 and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 848th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).