Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) vs Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km 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
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 13 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 188 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 32.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| 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 | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lisal.school/ | www.skertonstlukes.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 13.
- •Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is a independent school while Skerton St Luke's Church of England 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 Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) better than Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
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 Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km 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. Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 2019th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).