Best Primary Schools in Lancaster
32 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Lancaster, 32 primary schools educate 5,016 pupils, with 21.3% eligible for free school meals, a rate below the national average.
- Ofsted inspections in Lancaster show 89.7% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 23 Good out of 29 inspected.
- Primary schools in Lancaster have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.52, higher than the national average of 18.10, and spend £8,029 per pupil, above the national £7,460.
- In KS2, 61.0% of pupils in Lancaster meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 12.7%, lower than the national 20.0% rate.
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Lancaster, LA2 8LH
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils35
P/T Ratio–
SB
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
DC
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 9AN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence4.4%
Pupils78
P/T Ratio15.0
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster, LA1 5AJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils275
P/T Ratio–
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lancaster, LA1 5QU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 6AP
Special · Primary · Ages 18–25
CE
Cawthorne's Endowed School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 9BQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.8%
Pupils40
P/T Ratio15.4
LR
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 2RJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence7.0%
Pupils386
P/T Ratio17.6
CP
Caton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 9NH
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.6%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio14.8
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 1LD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.5%
Pupils387
P/T Ratio22.4
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 2JH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.1%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio24.7
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 4SE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence3.9%
Pupils231
P/T Ratio25.7
ES
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 0JS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.1%
Pupils199
P/T Ratio21.2
The Loyne Specialist School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Lancaster, LA1 2QD
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.4%
Pupils116
P/T Ratio6.5
Stepping Stones School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Lancaster, LA1 4HT
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio5.2
Moorside Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 4HT
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence3.9%
Pupils592
P/T Ratio22.2
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
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA2 9EL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.7%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio17.6
Castle View Primary Academy
Lancaster, LA1 3LE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected28%
Absence8.9%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio22.5
WL
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Lancaster, LA1 5PR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence6.2%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio22.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 primary schools in Lancaster, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,029 | £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.