Slater Primary School vs The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 88 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Slater Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Slater Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #569 of 1,516 | #1232 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7191 of 15,697 | #13032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Leicester | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.slater.leicester.sch.uk | www.charles-baines.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Slater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 25.8).
- •Slater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Slater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
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 Slater Primary School better than The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Slater Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 25.8 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 Slater Primary School and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Slater Primary School: 189. The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Slater Primary School and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Slater Primary School is 569th of 1,516 and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School is 1232nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).