Lancaster High School vs Our Lady's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster High School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
981 students
| Measure | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West | Our Lady's Catholic College Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 536 | #368 of 536 |
| National rank | #3780 of 4,090 | #3033 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 567 | 981 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 981 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.3% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk | www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 15.8).
- •Our Lady's Catholic College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 567.
- •Lancaster High School is a academy school while Our Lady's Catholic College 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 Lancaster High School better than Our Lady's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic College ranks higher (28.7 vs 15.8 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 High School and Our Lady's Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster High School: 567. Our Lady's Catholic College: 981. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster High School and Our Lady's Catholic College rank in North West?
Lancaster High School is 475th of 536 and Our Lady's Catholic College is 368th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).