St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster vs The Oak View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
The Oak View Academy
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
| Measure | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster, North West | The Oak View Academy Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2243 of 2,286 | #1015 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15564 of 15,697 | #8170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjosephslancaster.co.uk | www.oak-view-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Oak View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 5.9).
- •The Oak View Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 33%).
- •The Oak View Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster better than The Oak View Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Oak View Academy ranks higher (49.3 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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster and The Oak View Academy?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster: 144. The Oak View Academy: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster and The Oak View Academy rank in North West?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is 2243rd of 2,286 and The Oak View Academy is 1015th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).