Gatley Primary School vs Lum Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatley Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
659 students
Lum Head Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Gatley Primary School Stockport, North West | Lum Head Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 2,286 | #344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #160 of 15,697 | #2881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 659 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 39% | 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 | Stockport | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gatleyprimary.com | www.lumhead.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gatley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 75.6).
- •Gatley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 78%).
- •Gatley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (39% vs 11%).
- •Gatley Primary School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 210.
- •Gatley Primary School is a academy school while Lum Head 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 Gatley Primary School better than Lum Head Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gatley Primary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 75.6 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 Gatley Primary School and Lum Head Primary School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatley Primary School: 659. Lum Head Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatley Primary School and Lum Head Primary School rank in North West?
Gatley Primary School is 26th of 2,286 and Lum Head Primary School is 344th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).