Belle Vale Community Primary School vs Gateacre School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 434 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
272 students
Gateacre School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,196 students
| Measure | Belle Vale Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | Gateacre School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1040 of 2,286 | #413 of 536 |
| National rank | #8333 of 15,697 | #3389 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 272 | 1,196 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 1,196 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 129.5% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bellevaleprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Vale Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 21.9).
- •Gateacre School is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 272.
- •Belle Vale Community Primary School is a local authority school while Gateacre School is a academy 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 Belle Vale Community Primary School better than Gateacre School?
On the Success Index (England), Belle Vale Community Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 21.9 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 Belle Vale Community Primary School and Gateacre School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belle Vale Community Primary School: 272. Gateacre School: 1,196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belle Vale Community Primary School and Gateacre School rank in North West?
Belle Vale Community Primary School is 1040th of 2,286 and Gateacre School is 413th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).