Castle View Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 30 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary Academy Lancaster, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2252 of 2,286 | #1514 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15581 of 15,697 | #11619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | castleview.school | www.st-josephs-kirkham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 5.5).
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham ranks higher (33.1 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary Academy: 100. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham rank in North West?
Castle View Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is 1514th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).