Gorsey Bank Primary School vs Lindow Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Lindow Community Primary School
Wilmslow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | Gorsey Bank Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Lindow Community Primary School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #51 of 2,286 | #131 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #390 of 15,697 | #1017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 422 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | gorseybank.org.uk | www.lindow.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 88.2).
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 152.
- •Gorsey Bank Primary School is a academy school while Lindow Community 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 Gorsey Bank Primary School better than Lindow Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsey Bank Primary School ranks higher (94.1 vs 88.2 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 Gorsey Bank Primary School and Lindow Community Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsey Bank Primary School: 422. Lindow Community Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsey Bank Primary School and Lindow Community Primary School rank in North West?
Gorsey Bank Primary School is 51st of 2,286 and Lindow Community Primary School is 131st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).