Bowerham Primary & Nursery School vs Urmston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 72 km 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
Urmston Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
497 students
| Measure | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Lancaster, North West | Urmston Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #842 of 2,286 | #334 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6995 of 15,697 | #2832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 498 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 17% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk | www.urmstonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Urmston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 54.5).
- •Urmston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 60%).
- •Urmston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 497.
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 Urmston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Urmston Primary School ranks higher (75.9 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 Urmston Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School: 498. Urmston Primary School: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowerham Primary & Nursery School and Urmston Primary School rank in North West?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is 842nd of 2,286 and Urmston Primary School is 334th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).