Schools

Schools in Vale

There are 6 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale: 3 primary, 1 alternative provision, 1 secondary, 1 special. 50% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 77% across Lancaster. Among the best results: Lancaster Ryelands Primary School and The Loyne Specialist School.

LA1, Lancaster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale

6schools and nurseries

50%good or betterLancaster: 77%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Primary · 144 pupils · 0.2 miles Requires improvement (2024)
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary · 188 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 4, needs attention in 3
Chadwick High School Alternative provision · 84 pupils · 0.35 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Primary · 362 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 2, expected standard in 5
Our Lady's Catholic College Secondary · 981 pupils · 0.35 miles Requires improvement (2024)
The Loyne Specialist School Special · 121 pupils · 0.45 miles School remains Outstanding (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 8 Sept0.25 miles

Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School, LA1 2JH
School inspectionSun 14 Jun0.35 miles

Lancaster Ryelands Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Lancaster Ryelands Primary School, LA1 2RJ

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Vale	6	50%
Skerton	4	25%
Scale Hall	4	75%
Bulk	6	83%
Marsh	6	67%
Lancaster	22	77%
Moorlands	7	100%

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Vale?

6 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale.

Are the schools in Vale good?

50% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 77% across Lancaster.