Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Southport, North West | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1780 of 2,286 | #2019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13197 of 15,697 | #14478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Southport | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilyprimary.com | www.skertonstlukes.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 16.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 40%).
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 16.7 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Southport and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 188. Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1780th of 2,286 and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 2019th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).