Gatten and Lake Primary School vs Niton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 9.8 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
Niton Primary School
Ventnor · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
| Measure | Gatten and Lake Primary School Shanklin, South East | Niton Primary School Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 2,471 | #849 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,697 | #4710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 195 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Shanklin | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gattenandlake.co.uk/ | www.nitonprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Niton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 43.9).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Niton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 194.
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 Niton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Niton Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 43.9 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 Niton Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Shanklin and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatten and Lake Primary School: 195. Niton Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatten and Lake Primary School and Niton Primary School rank in South East?
Gatten and Lake Primary School is 1590th of 2,471 and Niton Primary School is 849th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).