Pear Tree Mead Academy vs The Gateway Primary Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
The Gateway Primary Free School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
459 students
| Measure | Pear Tree Mead Academy Harlow, East of England | The Gateway Primary Free School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #975 of 1,872 | #571 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8116 of 15,697 | #4672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 460 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| 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 | Harlow | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.peartreemead.essex.sch.uk | www.theglc-primaryfreeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gateway Primary Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 49.5).
- •The Gateway Primary Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •The Gateway Primary Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Pear Tree Mead Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 459.
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 Pear Tree Mead Academy better than The Gateway Primary Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gateway Primary Free School ranks higher (66.0 vs 49.5 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 Pear Tree Mead Academy and The Gateway Primary Free School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pear Tree Mead Academy: 460. The Gateway Primary Free School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pear Tree Mead Academy and The Gateway Primary Free School rank in East of England?
Pear Tree Mead Academy is 975th of 1,872 and The Gateway Primary Free School is 571st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).