Gatten and Lake Primary School vs St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Shanklin · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
| Measure | Gatten and Lake Primary School Shanklin, South East | St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Shanklin, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1590 of 2,471 | #2264 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,697 | #13857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Shanklin |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gattenandlake.co.uk/ | www.stblasiusacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 20.8).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 40%).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 181.
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School is a local authority school while St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy 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 Gatten and Lake Primary School better than St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gatten and Lake Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 20.8 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 St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Shanklin and Shanklin in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatten and Lake Primary School: 195. St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatten and Lake Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy rank in South East?
Gatten and Lake Primary School is 1590th of 2,471 and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is 2264th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).