Blackpool Gateway Academy vs Disley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
287 students
Disley Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
| Measure | Blackpool Gateway Academy Blackpool, North West | Disley Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2041 of 2,286 | #433 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14584 of 15,697 | #3678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 287 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Blackpool | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gateway.fcat.org.uk | disleyprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Disley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 15.8).
- •Disley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 44%).
- •Disley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 285.
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 Blackpool Gateway Academy better than Disley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Disley Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 15.8 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 Blackpool Gateway Academy and Disley Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Gateway Academy: 287. Disley Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Gateway Academy and Disley Primary School rank in North West?
Blackpool Gateway Academy is 2041st of 2,286 and Disley Primary School is 433rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).