Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
Glossop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
| Measure | Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School Glossop, East Midlands | Gamesley Primary and Nursery School Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1075 of 1,516 | #668 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11690 of 15,697 | #8319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 101 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 75% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 49.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Glossop | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charlesworthvcprimary.co.uk/ | gamesleyprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 32.7).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 47%).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 101.
- •Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Gamesley Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Gamesley Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.5 vs 32.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Gamesley Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 101. Gamesley Primary and Nursery School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Gamesley Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1075th of 1,516 and Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is 668th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).