Excalibur Primary School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
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.
Excalibur Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Excalibur Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 2,286 | #589 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1825 of 15,697 | #5043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 242 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.excalibur.cheshire.sch.uk | www.stgabriels.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Excalibur Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 64.0).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 67%).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Excalibur Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 239.
- •Excalibur Primary School is a academy school while St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Excalibur Primary School better than St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Excalibur Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 64.0 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 Excalibur Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Excalibur Primary School: 242. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excalibur Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Excalibur Primary School is 232nd of 2,286 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is 589th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).