Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
16 students
| Measure | Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West | Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #2132 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 16 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 16 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 22.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | catonstpauls.com/ | www.hornby.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 50.7).
- •Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 55%).
- •Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 16.
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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School better than Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 50.7 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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 171. Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 16. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 273rd of 2,286 and Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).