Caton Primary School vs Lancaster High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caton Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
Lancaster High School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
| Measure | Caton Primary School Lancaster, North West | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1409 of 2,286 | #475 of 536 |
| National rank | #10952 of 15,697 | #3780 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 81 | 567 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 567 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| 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 | catonprimary.school | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 15.8).
- •Lancaster High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 81.
- •Caton Primary School is a local authority school while Lancaster High School is a academy 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 Caton Primary School better than Lancaster High School?
On the Success Index (England), Caton Primary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 15.8 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 Caton Primary School and Lancaster High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caton Primary School: 81. Lancaster High School: 567. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caton Primary School and Lancaster High School rank in North West?
Caton Primary School is 1409th of 2,286 and Lancaster High School is 475th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).