Pikemere School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pikemere School
Alsager · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Pikemere School Alsager, North West | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 2,286 | #589 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4184 of 15,697 | #5043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 121% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Alsager | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pikemereschool.com/ | www.stgabriels.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pikemere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 64.0).
- •Pikemere School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Pikemere School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 239.
- •Pikemere School is a academy school while St Gabriel's Catholic 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 Pikemere School better than St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pikemere School ranks higher (68.5 vs 64.0 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 Pikemere School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alsager and Stoke-on-Trent in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pikemere School: 254. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pikemere School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Pikemere School is 493rd of 2,286 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is 589th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).