Jamea Al Kauthar vs Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 445 m 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
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West | Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 536 | #848 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1406 of 4,090 | #7021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 261 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 220 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| 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.scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Jamea Al Kauthar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 54.4).
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is the larger school with 261 students compared with 220.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is a independent school while Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is girls and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Jamea Al Kauthar ranks higher (61.4 vs 54.4 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 Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jamea Al Kauthar and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 848th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).