Elkesley Primary and Nursery School vs Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Retford, East Midlands | Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1428 of 1,516 | #553 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14940 of 15,697 | #7045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.elkesley.notts.sch.uk/ | www.gamstonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 12.9).
- •Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 30%).
- •Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 103.
- •Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary 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 Elkesley Primary and Nursery School better than Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 12.9 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 Elkesley Primary and Nursery School and Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School: 103. Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elkesley Primary and Nursery School and Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is 1428th of 1,516 and Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School is 553rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).