Gateways School vs Silcoates School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateways School
Leeds · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
525 students
Silcoates School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
517 students
| Measure | Gateways School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silcoates School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 366 | #326 of 366 |
| National rank | #2371 of 4,090 | #3705 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 525 | 517 |
| Pupils on roll | 525 | 517 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 30.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.59 | 1.24 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | 35.4 |
| town | Leeds | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gatewaysschool.co.uk | www.silcoates.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gateways School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 17.5).
- •Gateways School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 517.
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 Gateways School better than Silcoates School?
On the Success Index (England), Gateways School ranks higher (41.6 vs 17.5 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 Gateways School and Silcoates School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Leeds and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateways School: 525. Silcoates School: 517. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateways School and Silcoates School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gateways School is 204th of 366 and Silcoates School is 326th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).