Blackpool Gateway Academy vs St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Blackpool Gateway Academy Blackpool, North West | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2041 of 2,286 | #582 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14584 of 15,697 | #4977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 287 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gateway.fcat.org.uk | www.stjohnvianneys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 15.8).
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 44%).
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is the larger school with 451 students compared with 287.
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 St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool ranks higher (64.4 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 St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Gateway Academy: 287. St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Gateway Academy and St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool rank in North West?
Blackpool Gateway Academy is 2041st of 2,286 and St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is 582nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).