Lancaster primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 26% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the England average of 8%. Austwick Church of England VA Primary School, Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School, and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster are among the highest-performing options, with 85% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 30 schools serving Lancaster, families across the city and surrounding villages benefit from a blend of urban and rural settings, strong community connections, and consistent academic foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Cawthorne's Endowed School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Austwick Church of England VA Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Bentham Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #5 | Moorside Primary School, Lancaster | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #18 | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #24 | Castle View Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
| #25 | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 3-13 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 3-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Caton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #22 | Willow Lane Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
