Jamea Al Kauthar vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 994 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
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #162 of 536 | #129 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1406 of 4,090 | #1007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 261 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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.st-bernadettes.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 61.4).
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is the larger school with 261 students compared with 207.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is a independent school while St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Jamea Al Kauthar is girls and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster ranks higher (88.3 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jamea Al Kauthar and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 129th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).