Cornerstone Academy vs Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 106 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Academy
Cheshire · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
16 students
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lancaster · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
13 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Cheshire, North West | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 16 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 13 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 32.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Cheshire | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cornerstoneap.org | lisal.school/ |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Academy is the larger school with 16 students compared with 13.
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 Cornerstone Academy better than Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
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 Cornerstone Academy and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornerstone Academy: 16. Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) rank in North West?
Cornerstone Academy is unranked and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).