Clifton Primary School vs Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Primary School
Lytham St Annes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Lytham St Annes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Clifton Primary School Lytham St Annes, North West | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Lytham St Annes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1745 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13002 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 214 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | – |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Lytham St Annes | Lytham St Annes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clifton Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary 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 Clifton Primary School better than Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lytham St Annes and Lytham St Annes in North West.
How do Clifton Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Clifton Primary School is 1745th of 2,286 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).