Park Gate Primary School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 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
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Fareham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | Park Gate Primary School Southampton, South East | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1875 of 2,471 | #263 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11203 of 15,697 | #1260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 404 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 18% |
| 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 | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.parkgateprimary.co.uk | www.saint-anthonysfareham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 35.2).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 51%).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Park Gate Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 215.
- •Park Gate Primary School is a local authority school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 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 Park Gate Primary School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.3 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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Gate Primary School: 404. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Gate Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Park Gate Primary School is 1875th of 2,471 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 263rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).