Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy vs Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,755 students
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Lancaster, North West | Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 536 | #848 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #778 of 4,090 | #7021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,755 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,755 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| 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 | ripleystthomas.com/ | www.scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 54.4).
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 220.
- •Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is a academy school while Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy better than Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy ranks higher (75.3 vs 54.4 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 Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy: 1,755. Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy is 86th of 536 and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 848th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).