Which is the best primary school in Lancaster?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School ranks first of 24 ranked primary schools in Lancaster, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Lancaster ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Lancaster?

24 primary schools in Lancaster published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Lancaster, ranked

The 24 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
2
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Voluntary aided school

28%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
4
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
5
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

18%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
Moorside Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
8
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
9
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Cawthorne's Endowed School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
11
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
12
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

18%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
13
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
14
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
15
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
16
Caton Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
17
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Community school

12%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
18
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
19
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
20
Bentham Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
21
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
22
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
23
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
24
Castle View Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

31%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Lancaster?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School ranks first of 24 ranked primary schools in Lancaster, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Lancaster ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Lancaster?: 24 primary schools in Lancaster published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.