Castle View Primary Academy vs St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary Academy Lancaster, North West | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2252 of 2,286 | #2243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15581 of 15,697 | #15564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.stjosephslancaster.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (5.5 vs 5.9).
- •St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 31%).
- •St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is the larger school with 144 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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
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 Castle View Primary Academy and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary Academy: 100. St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary Academy and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Castle View Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,286 and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 2243rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).