Castle View Primary Academy vs Lancaster High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 259 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 High School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary Academy Lancaster, North West | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2252 of 2,286 | #475 of 536 |
| National rank | #15581 of 15,697 | #3780 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 100 | 567 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 567 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | castleview.school | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.8 vs 5.5).
- •Lancaster High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 100.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster High School ranks higher (15.8 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 High School?
About 259 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 High School: 567. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary Academy and Lancaster High School rank in North West?
Castle View Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,286 and Lancaster High School is 475th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).