Gayton Primary School vs Lostock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayton Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
Lostock Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Gayton Primary School Wirral, North West | Lostock Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #61 of 2,286 | #83 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #501 of 15,697 | #642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gayton.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.lostock.bolton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gayton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 91.4).
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 Gayton Primary School better than Lostock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gayton Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 91.4 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 Gayton Primary School and Lostock Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayton Primary School: 213. Lostock Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayton Primary School and Lostock Primary School rank in North West?
Gayton Primary School is 61st of 2,286 and Lostock Primary School is 83rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).