Castle View Primary Academy vs Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 513 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Primary Academy
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary Academy Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2252 of 2,286 | #636 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15581 of 15,697 | #5375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | castleview.school | www.christchurch-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 5.5).
- •Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 31%).
- •Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 100.
- •Castle View Primary Academy is a academy school while Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Castle View Primary Academy better than Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 5.5 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 Castle View Primary Academy and Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary Academy: 100. Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary Academy and Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Castle View Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,286 and Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School is 636th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).