Keeble Gateway Academy vs Sowerby Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keeble Gateway Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Sowerby Primary Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Keeble Gateway Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #718 of 1,636 | #842 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7552 of 15,697 | #8677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.keeblegatewayacademy.org | www.sowerbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Keeble Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 47.0).
- •Sowerby Primary Academy is the larger school with 279 students compared with 204.
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 Keeble Gateway Academy better than Sowerby Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Keeble Gateway Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 47.0 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 Keeble Gateway Academy and Sowerby Primary Academy?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keeble Gateway Academy: 204. Sowerby Primary Academy: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keeble Gateway Academy and Sowerby Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Keeble Gateway Academy is 718th of 1,636 and Sowerby Primary Academy is 842nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).