Garston Church of England Primary School vs Gilmour Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garston Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
Gilmour Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
604 students
| Measure | Garston Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | Gilmour Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #578 of 2,286 | #396 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4948 of 15,697 | #3392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.gilmourprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Gilmour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 64.5).
- •Garston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 74%).
- •Gilmour Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Gilmour Primary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 237.
- •Garston Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Gilmour 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 Garston Church of England Primary School better than Gilmour Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilmour Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 64.5 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 Garston Church of England Primary School and Gilmour Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garston Church of England Primary School: 237. Gilmour Primary School: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garston Church of England Primary School and Gilmour Primary School rank in North West?
Garston Church of England Primary School is 578th of 2,286 and Gilmour Primary School is 396th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).