Park Gate Primary School vs Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
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.
Park Gate Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
367 students
| Measure | Park Gate Primary School Southampton, South East | Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1875 of 2,471 | #763 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11203 of 15,697 | #4186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 404 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 16% |
| 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.parkgateprimary.co.uk | www.sjsonline.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sarisbury Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 35.2).
- •Sarisbury Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Sarisbury Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 5%).
- •Park Gate Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 367.
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 Park Gate Primary School better than Sarisbury Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Sarisbury Church of England Junior School ranks higher (68.5 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 Park Gate Primary School and Sarisbury Church of England Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Gate Primary School: 404. Sarisbury Church of England Junior School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Gate Primary School and Sarisbury Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
Park Gate Primary School is 1875th of 2,471 and Sarisbury Church of England Junior School is 763rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).