Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) vs Our Lady's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lancaster · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
13 students
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
981 students
| Measure | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West | Our Lady's Catholic College Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #368 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3033 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 13 | 981 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 981 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 32.5% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lisal.school/ | www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 13.
- •Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is a independent 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 Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) better than Our Lady's Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) and Our Lady's Catholic College?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): 13. Our Lady's Catholic College: 981. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) and Our Lady's Catholic College rank in North West?
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked and Our Lady's Catholic College is 368th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).