Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School vs Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
Cockerham, Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
65 students
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
| Measure | Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School Cockerham, Lancaster, North West | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1095 of 2,286 | #89 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8711 of 15,697 | #661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 65 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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 | Cockerham, Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cockerham.lancs.sch.uk | www.dolphinholme.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 46.8).
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 54%).
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 65.
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 Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School better than Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 46.8 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 Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School and Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Cockerham, Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School: 65. Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School and Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School is 1095th of 2,286 and Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School is 89th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).