Lancaster Ryelands Primary School vs Willow Lane Community Primary School
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 Ryelands Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Lancaster, North West | Willow Lane Community Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1403 of 2,286 | #1756 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10902 of 15,697 | #13078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 362 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | www.ryelands.lancs.sch.uk | www.willow.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Ryelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 25.6).
- •Lancaster Ryelands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 46%).
- •Willow Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Lancaster Ryelands Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 199.
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 Willow Lane Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Ryelands Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 25.6 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 Willow Lane Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School: 362. Willow Lane Community Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Ryelands Primary School and Willow Lane Community Primary School rank in North West?
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School is 1403rd of 2,286 and Willow Lane Community Primary School is 1756th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).