Lancaster High School vs The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 536 | #682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3780 of 4,090 | #5726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 567 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk | www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 15.8).
- •Lancaster High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 195.
- •Lancaster High School is a academy school while The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster ranks higher (60.7 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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster High School: 567. The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster High School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Lancaster High School is 475th 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).