Churchtown Primary School vs Gatley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchtown Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
660 students
Gatley Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
659 students
| Measure | Churchtown Primary School Southport, North West | Gatley Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 2,286 | #26 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10019 of 15,697 | #160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 660 | 659 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 659 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 39% |
| 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 | Southport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.churchtown.org.uk | www.gatleyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Gatley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 40.6).
- •Gatley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 55%).
- •Gatley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (39% vs 6%).
- •Churchtown Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 659.
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 Churchtown Primary School better than Gatley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gatley Primary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 40.6 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 Churchtown Primary School and Gatley Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Southport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchtown Primary School: 660. Gatley Primary School: 659. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchtown Primary School and Gatley Primary School rank in North West?
Churchtown Primary School is 1276th of 2,286 and Gatley Primary School is 26th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).