Best Catholic Schools in Lancaster
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 Roman Catholic schools in Lancaster, accounting for 5.8% of all schools in the area, which is above the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have 1,557 pupils, with 36.2% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.83.
- Of the inspected Catholic schools in Lancaster, 50.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding, 1 Good, and 2 schools rated as Requires Improvement, and they spend £8,273 per pupil.
- Academic performance in these schools shows 58.3% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and at KS4, 28.7% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 28.4%.
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ofsted
Outstanding
Lancaster, LA1 4HT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.5%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio25.8
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 3BT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence5.4%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio23.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 69 catholic schools in Lancaster, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.51 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,273 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.