Gurnard Primary School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gurnard Primary School
Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
522 students
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students
| Measure | Gurnard Primary School Cowes, South East | Priory School Whippingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1451 of 2,471 | #208 of 679 |
| National rank | #8381 of 15,697 | #1018 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 522 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 522 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 124.3% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cowes | Whippingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk | www.prioryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 48.2).
- •Gurnard Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 172.
- •Gurnard Primary School is a local authority school while Priory School is a independent 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 Gurnard Primary School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (70.1 vs 48.2 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 Gurnard Primary School and Priory School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Whippingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gurnard Primary School: 522. Priory School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gurnard Primary School and Priory School rank in South East?
Gurnard Primary School is 1451st of 2,471 and Priory School is 208th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).