Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School vs St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 532 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Lancaster, North West | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2019 of 2,286 | #2243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14478 of 15,697 | #15564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.skertonstlukes.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephslancaster.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.7 vs 5.9).
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 33%).
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 144.
- •Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 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 Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School better than St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
On the Success Index (England), Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (16.7 vs 5.9 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 Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 188. St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster rank in North West?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 2019th of 2,286 and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 2243rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).