Bowerham Primary & Nursery School vs The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 674 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
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Lancaster, North West | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 2,286 | #682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6995 of 15,697 | #5726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 498 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 54.5).
- •The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 195.
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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster ranks higher (60.7 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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School: 498. The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is 842nd of 2,286 and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 682nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).