Gayton Primary School vs Pensby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 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
Pensby Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Gayton Primary School Wirral, North West | Pensby Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 2,286 | #1748 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #501 of 15,697 | #13027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 2.8% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 0% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gayton.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.pensbyprimaryschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gayton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 25.8).
- •Gayton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •Gayton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Pensby Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 213.
- •Gayton Primary School is a academy school while Pensby 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 Gayton Primary School better than Pensby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gayton Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 25.8 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 Gayton Primary School and Pensby Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayton Primary School: 213. Pensby Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayton Primary School and Pensby Primary School rank in North West?
Gayton Primary School is 61st of 2,286 and Pensby Primary School is 1748th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).