Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School vs Forton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Forton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
| Measure | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West | Forton Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 2,286 | #794 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #661 of 15,697 | #6666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 82 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Lancaster | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dolphinholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.fortonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 56.1).
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 75%).
- •Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Forton Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 82.
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 Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School better than Forton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 56.1 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 Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School and Forton Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School: 82. Forton Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School and Forton Primary School rank in North West?
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School is 89th of 2,286 and Forton Primary School is 794th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).