Lancaster Girls' Grammar School vs The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,038 students
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 536 | #682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #92 of 4,090 | #5726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,038 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,038 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lggs.org.uk | www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 60.7).
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 195.
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a academy school while The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is girls and The Cathedral 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 Lancaster Girls' Grammar School better than The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (95.7 vs 60.7 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 Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: 1,038. The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 682nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).