Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School vs Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
161 students
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
12 students
| Measure | Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School Morecambe, North West | Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1076 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #8578 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 161 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 12 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 28.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Morecambe | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-helens.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.thurnhamglasson.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 47.4).
- •Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 12.
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 Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School better than Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 47.4 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 Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School: 161. Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is 1076th of 2,286 and Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).