Moorside Primary School vs Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
570 students
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,755 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Lancaster, North West | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #583 of 2,286 | #86 of 536 |
| National rank | #4988 of 15,697 | #778 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 570 | 1,755 |
| Pupils on roll | 570 | 1,755 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorside-pri.lancs.sch.uk | ripleystthomas.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 64.3).
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 570.
- •Moorside Primary School is a local authority school while Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy 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 Moorside Primary School better than Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy ranks higher (75.3 vs 64.3 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 Moorside Primary School and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School: 570. Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy: 1,755. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Moorside Primary School is 583rd of 2,286 and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is 86th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).