Our Lady's Catholic College vs Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
981 students
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic College Lancaster, North West | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 536 | #2019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3033 of 4,090 | #14478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 981 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk | www.skertonstlukes.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 16.7).
- •Our Lady's Catholic College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 188.
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 Our Lady's Catholic College better than Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic College ranks higher (28.7 vs 16.7 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 Our Lady's Catholic College and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic College: 981. Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic College and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady's Catholic College is 368th of 536 and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 2019th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).