Locks Heath Junior School vs Park Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locks Heath Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students
Park Gate Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Locks Heath Junior School Southampton, South East | Park Gate Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #942 of 2,471 | #1875 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5257 of 15,697 | #11203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.locksheathjunior.com/ | www.parkgateprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Locks Heath Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 35.2).
- •Locks Heath Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 51%).
- •Locks Heath Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Locks Heath Junior School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 404.
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 Locks Heath Junior School better than Park Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Locks Heath Junior School ranks higher (62.9 vs 35.2 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 Locks Heath Junior School and Park Gate Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Locks Heath Junior School: 418. Park Gate Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Locks Heath Junior School and Park Gate Primary School rank in South East?
Locks Heath Junior School is 942nd of 2,471 and Park Gate Primary School is 1875th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).