Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) vs St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 13 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 32.5% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stjosephslancaster.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is the larger school with 144 students compared with 13.
- •Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is a independent school while St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a academy 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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 1.3 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. St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 2243rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).