Knutsford Primary Academy vs Parkgate Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 603 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knutsford Primary Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
Parkgate Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Knutsford Primary Academy Watford, East of England | Parkgate Junior School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 1,872 | #911 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4031 of 15,697 | #7498 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 438 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.parkgatejm.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knutsford Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 52.3).
- •Knutsford Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Parkgate Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Knutsford Primary Academy is the larger school with 438 students compared with 236.
- •Knutsford Primary Academy is a academy school while Parkgate 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 Knutsford Primary Academy better than Parkgate Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Knutsford Primary Academy ranks higher (69.3 vs 52.3 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 Knutsford Primary Academy and Parkgate Junior School?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knutsford Primary Academy: 438. Parkgate Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knutsford Primary Academy and Parkgate Junior School rank in East of England?
Knutsford Primary Academy is 490th of 1,872 and Parkgate Junior School is 911th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).