Barrow Hall Community Primary School vs Penketh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
Penketh High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
| Measure | Barrow Hall Community Primary School Warrington, North West | Penketh High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 2,286 | #188 of 536 |
| National rank | #3673 of 15,697 | #1654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 628 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 628 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barrowhall.co.uk | www.penkethhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 56.4).
- •Penketh High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 628.
- •Barrow Hall Community Primary School is a local authority school while Penketh High School 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 Barrow Hall Community Primary School better than Penketh High School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 56.4 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 Barrow Hall Community Primary School and Penketh High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School: 628. Penketh High School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hall Community Primary School and Penketh High School rank in North West?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School is 430th of 2,286 and Penketh High School is 188th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).