Gatley Primary School vs The Kingsway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 778 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
The Kingsway School
Cheadle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,260 students
| Measure | Gatley Primary School Stockport, North West | The Kingsway School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 2,286 | #176 of 536 |
| National rank | #160 of 15,697 | #1498 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 659 | 1,260 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 1,260 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gatleyprimary.com | www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gatley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 59.8).
- •The Kingsway School is the larger school with 1,260 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 Gatley Primary School better than The Kingsway School?
On the Success Index (England), Gatley Primary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 59.8 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 The Kingsway School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatley Primary School: 659. The Kingsway School: 1,260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatley Primary School and The Kingsway School rank in North West?
Gatley Primary School is 26th of 2,286 and The Kingsway School is 176th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).