Park End Primary School vs Pennyman Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park End Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
608 students
Pennyman Primary Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
408 students
| Measure | Park End Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Pennyman Primary Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #753 of 811 | #592 of 811 |
| National rank | #15079 of 15,697 | #11978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 608 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 70.9% | 69.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 2% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | parkendprimary.co.uk | pennyman.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pennyman Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 11.7).
- •Pennyman Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 44%).
- •Pennyman Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •Park End Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 408.
- •Park End Primary School is a local authority school while Pennyman Primary Academy is a academy 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 Park End Primary School better than Pennyman Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pennyman Primary Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 11.7 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 Park End Primary School and Pennyman Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park End Primary School: 608. Pennyman Primary Academy: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park End Primary School and Pennyman Primary Academy rank in North East?
Park End Primary School is 753rd of 811 and Pennyman Primary Academy is 592nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).