Jamea Al Kauthar vs Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster · Independent secondary · Ages 11–25
261 students
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,038 students
| Measure | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #162 of 536 | #11 of 536 |
| National rank | #1406 of 4,090 | #92 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 261 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | – | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 73.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.6% | 92.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 7.06 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | 41.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jamea.co.uk/ | www.lggs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 61.4).
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 261.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is a independent school while Lancaster Girls' Grammar 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 Jamea Al Kauthar better than Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (95.7 vs 61.4 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 Jamea Al Kauthar and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jamea Al Kauthar and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School rank in North West?
Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).