Cawthorne's Endowed School vs Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cawthorne's Endowed School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
34 students
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Cawthorne's Endowed School Lancaster, North West | Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #311 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2614 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 34 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | www.abbeystead.co.uk | www.ellelstjohns.net/ |
The verdict
- •Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 45.4).
- •Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 34.
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 Cawthorne's Endowed School better than Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.2 vs 45.4 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 Cawthorne's Endowed School and Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cawthorne's Endowed School: 34. Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawthorne's Endowed School and Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Cawthorne's Endowed School is unranked and Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is 311th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).