Gamesley Primary and Nursery School vs St Andrew's CofE Junior 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.
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School
Glossop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
St Andrew's CofE Junior School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
220 students
| Measure | Gamesley Primary and Nursery School Glossop, East Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Junior School Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #668 of 1,516 | #916 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8319 of 15,697 | #10407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 180 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 75% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 8% |
| 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 | gamesleyprimaryschool.com/ | www.standrewshadfield.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 38.8).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •St Andrew's CofE Junior School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 180.
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE Junior School is a local authority 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 Gamesley Primary and Nursery School better than St Andrew's CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Gamesley Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.5 vs 38.8 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 Gamesley Primary and Nursery School and St Andrew's CofE Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School: 180. St Andrew's CofE Junior School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gamesley Primary and Nursery School and St Andrew's CofE Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is 668th of 1,516 and St Andrew's CofE Junior School is 916th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).