Jamea Al Kauthar vs Moorside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Moorside Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
570 students
| Measure | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West | Moorside Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 536 | #583 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1406 of 4,090 | #4988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 261 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 570 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jamea.co.uk/ | www.moorside-pri.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 61.4).
- •Moorside Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 261.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is a independent school while Moorside Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is girls and Moorside Primary School is co-educational.
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 Moorside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorside Primary School ranks higher (64.3 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 Moorside Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. Moorside Primary School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jamea Al Kauthar and Moorside Primary School rank in North West?
Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 and Moorside Primary School is 583rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).