Gillingham Primary School vs Wyke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Gillingham Primary School Gillingham, South West | Wyke Primary School Gillingham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1208 of 1,695 | #645 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11154 of 15,697 | #6108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 55.5% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Wyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 35.4).
- •Wyke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Gillingham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Gillingham Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 161.
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 Gillingham Primary School better than Wyke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wyke Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 35.4 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 Gillingham Primary School and Wyke Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillingham Primary School: 233. Wyke Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillingham Primary School and Wyke Primary School rank in South West?
Gillingham Primary School is 1208th of 1,695 and Wyke Primary School is 645th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).