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  • Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
  • Moorside Primary School, Lancaster
  • The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
  • Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
  • Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Lancaster Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Lancaster. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Lancaster

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State · Primary
#1LANCASTER
#205England

Austwick Church of England VA Primary School

Austwick, Lancaster, LA2 8BN
North Yorkshire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
55 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School9 offers / 21 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2LANCASTER
#245England

Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School

Dolphinholme, Lancaster, LA2 9AN
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
86 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School11 offers / 34 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3LANCASTER
#674England

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
207 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School28 offers / 100 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4LANCASTER
#696England

Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School

School Lane, Wray, Lancaster, LA2 8QE
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
56 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Christian
Application Demand
Primary School7 offers / 21 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5LANCASTER
#2,400England

Moorside Primary School, Lancaster

Bowerham Road, Newlands, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
606 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School73 offers / 183 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6LANCASTER
#2,592England

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BT
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
206 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 58 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7LANCASTER
#2,789England

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School

Chapel Street, Galgate, Lancaster, LA2 0JS
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
201 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School29 offers / 42 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8LANCASTER
#3,911England

Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School

Shady Lane, Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster, LA2 6JL
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
219 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 95 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#9LANCASTER
#3,919England

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SE
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
229 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School27 offers / 124 applications
Subscription: 4.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Lancaster

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Neighbourhoods in Lancaster

Abbeystead is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACawthorne's Endowed SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChristianGood
Cawthorne's Endowed SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Austwick is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Austwick Church of England VA Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Bentham is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Bentham Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bentham Community Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bowerham is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, LancasterStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#5Moorside Primary School, LancasterStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#6The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#18Bowerham Primary & Nursery SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#24Castle View Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
#25St Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Moorside Primary School, Lancaster#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Castle View Primary Academy#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Brookhouse is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Casterton is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACasterton, Sedbergh Preparatory SchoolIndependentPrimary3-13 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-13 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Caton is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Caton Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Caton Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Cockerham is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Dolphinholme is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Dolphinholme Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Galgate is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Glasson Dock is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Halton is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Highfield is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Hornby is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lancaster City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Melling is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AOneschool Global Uk Lancaster CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster CampusN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Quernmore is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Ryelands is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Lancaster Ryelands Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Scotforth is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#22Willow Lane Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Willow Lane Community Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Skerton is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ALancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)IndependentPrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)N/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Slyne-with-Hest is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Tatham Fells is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Wray is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Wray with Botton Endowed Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChristianGood
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

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