Gamesley Primary and Nursery School vs St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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 Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Gamesley Primary and Nursery School Glossop, East Midlands | St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #668 of 1,516 | #345 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8319 of 15,697 | #4717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 75% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 76% |
| 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.stcharleshadfield.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 48.5).
- •St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 67%).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 168.
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 Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (65.8 vs 48.5 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 Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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 Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gamesley Primary and Nursery School and St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Gamesley Primary and Nursery School is 668th of 1,516 and St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy is 345th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).