Gatehouse Primary Academy vs Starcross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Dawlish · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
Starcross Primary School
Exeter, Devon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Gatehouse Primary Academy Dawlish, South West | Starcross Primary School Exeter, Devon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1227 of 1,695 | #414 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11245 of 15,697 | #4075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 314 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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 | Dawlish | Exeter, Devon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gatehouse.devon.sch.uk/ | starcross-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Starcross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 35.0).
- •Starcross Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Starcross Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Gatehouse Primary Academy is the larger school with 314 students compared with 206.
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 Gatehouse Primary Academy better than Starcross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Starcross Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 35.0 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 Gatehouse Primary Academy and Starcross Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Dawlish and Exeter, Devon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatehouse Primary Academy: 314. Starcross Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatehouse Primary Academy and Starcross Primary School rank in South West?
Gatehouse Primary Academy is 1227th of 1,695 and Starcross Primary School is 414th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).