Blackpool Gateway Academy vs The Trinity Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 43 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
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | Blackpool Gateway Academy Blackpool, North West | The Trinity Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2041 of 2,286 | #2259 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14584 of 15,697 | #15593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gateway.fcat.org.uk | www.thetrinityprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.8 vs 5.2).
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 25%).
- •Blackpool Gateway Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •The Trinity Catholic Academy is the larger school with 288 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 The Trinity Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackpool Gateway Academy ranks higher (15.8 vs 5.2 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 The Trinity Catholic Academy?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackpool Gateway Academy: 287. The Trinity Catholic Academy: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackpool Gateway Academy and The Trinity Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Blackpool Gateway Academy is 2041st of 2,286 and The Trinity Catholic Academy is 2259th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).