Lache Primary School vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 102 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lache Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
| Measure | Lache Primary School Chester, North West | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2207 of 2,286 | #1829 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15435 of 15,697 | #13468 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lache.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stclares.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 7.9).
- •Lache Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 163.
- •Lache Primary School is a academy school while St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Lache Primary School better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (23.4 vs 7.9 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 Lache Primary School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lache Primary School: 169. St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lache Primary School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Lache Primary School is 2207th of 2,286 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 1829th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).