Gatten and Lake Primary School vs Newchurch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatten and Lake Primary School
Shanklin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
195 students
Newchurch Primary School
Sandown · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Gatten and Lake Primary School Shanklin, South East | Newchurch Primary School Sandown, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 2,471 | #1640 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,697 | #9659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 195 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Shanklin | Sandown |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gattenandlake.co.uk/ | www.newchurchprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 42.3).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Newchurch Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 195.
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 Gatten and Lake Primary School better than Newchurch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gatten and Lake Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 42.3 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 Gatten and Lake Primary School and Newchurch Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Shanklin and Sandown in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatten and Lake Primary School: 195. Newchurch Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatten and Lake Primary School and Newchurch Primary School rank in South East?
Gatten and Lake Primary School is 1590th of 2,471 and Newchurch Primary School is 1640th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).