Lakeside Primary School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Lakeside Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #479 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #5035 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | – |
| Free school meals | 30% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lakeside.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-gabriels.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Lakeside Primary School better than St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
How do Lakeside Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lakeside Primary School is 479th of 1,690 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).