Lancaster Ryelands Primary School vs Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community 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 Ryelands Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
| Measure | Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Lancaster, North West | Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1403 of 2,286 | #656 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10902 of 15,697 | #5522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ryelands.lancs.sch.uk | www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 36.6).
- •Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Lancaster Ryelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 362.
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 Ryelands Primary School better than Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 36.6 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 Ryelands Primary School and Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School: 362. Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Ryelands Primary School and Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School rank in North West?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School is 1403rd of 2,286 and Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School is 656th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).