Gateway School vs Prestwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway School
Great Missenden · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
Prestwood Junior School
Great Missenden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
142 students
| Measure | Gateway School Great Missenden, South East | Prestwood Junior School Great Missenden, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1058 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #5966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 263 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 142 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Great Missenden | Great Missenden |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk/ | www.prestwoodvillageschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gateway School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 142.
- •Gateway School is a independent school while Prestwood Junior School is a academy 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 Gateway School better than Prestwood Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gateway School and Prestwood Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Great Missenden and Great Missenden in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateway School: 263. Prestwood Junior School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateway School and Prestwood Junior School rank in South East?
Gateway School is unranked and Prestwood Junior School is 1058th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).