Moorside Primary School vs The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Lancaster, North West | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 2,286 | #682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4988 of 15,697 | #5726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 570 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 570 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | www.moorside-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 60.7).
- •The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •Moorside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Moorside Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 195.
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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), Moorside Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 60.7 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 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School: 570. The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Moorside Primary School is 583rd of 2,286 and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 682nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).