Cawthorne's Endowed School vs Lowther Endowed School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 69 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
Lowther Endowed School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
34 students
| Measure | Cawthorne's Endowed School Lancaster, North West | Lowther Endowed School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 34 | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 34 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 32.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeystead.co.uk | www.lowther.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cawthorne's Endowed School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 40.5).
- •Cawthorne's Endowed School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
- •Lowther Endowed School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Lowther Endowed School?
On the Success Index (England), Cawthorne's Endowed School ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.5 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 Cawthorne's Endowed School and Lowther Endowed School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cawthorne's Endowed School: 34. Lowther Endowed School: 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawthorne's Endowed School and Lowther Endowed School rank in North West?
Cawthorne's Endowed School is unranked and Lowther Endowed School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).