What is the best primary school in Lancaster?

On our composite score, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is the top-ranked primary school in Lancaster, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Lancaster?

There are 26 primary schools in Lancaster with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Lancaster ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Lancaster?

Applications for Reception places in Lancaster starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Lancaster

Compare 26 top-rated primary schools in Lancaster, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster vs Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School

The best primary schools in Lancaster

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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School

Bentham Community Primary School

Moorside Primary School

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

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School

Austwick Church of England VA Primary School

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

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

Caton Primary School

Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School

St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School

Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Willow Lane Community Primary School

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Cawthorne's Endowed School

Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

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