Caton Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 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
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
| Measure | Caton Primary School Lancaster, North West | St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1409 of 2,286 | #874 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10952 of 15,697 | #7221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | catonprimary.school | stwilfrids-halton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 36.4).
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 81.
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 St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 36.4 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 St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caton Primary School: 81. St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caton Primary School and St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School rank in North West?
Caton Primary School is 1409th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School is 874th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).