Lakefield CofE Primary School vs Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakefield CofE Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
| Measure | Lakefield CofE Primary School Gloucester, South West | Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #426 of 1,695 | #878 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4179 of 15,697 | #8153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lakefield.gloucs.sch.uk | www.whitminstercofe.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lakefield CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 49.4).
- •Lakefield CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Lakefield CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Lakefield CofE Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 99.
- •Lakefield CofE Primary School is a academy school while Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Lakefield CofE Primary School better than Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lakefield CofE Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 49.4 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 Lakefield CofE Primary School and Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakefield CofE Primary School: 217. Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakefield CofE Primary School and Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Lakefield CofE Primary School is 426th of 1,695 and Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School is 878th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).