Brunswick School vs Hunter Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
140 students
Hunter Hall School
Penrith · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
| Measure | Brunswick School Penrith, North West | Hunter Hall School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #997 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #8027 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brunswick.cumbria.sch.uk | www.hunterhall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brunswick School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 80.
- •Brunswick School is a local authority school while Hunter Hall School is a independent 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 Brunswick School better than Hunter Hall 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 Brunswick School and Hunter Hall School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunswick School: 140. Hunter Hall School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunswick School and Hunter Hall School rank in North West?
Brunswick School is 997th of 2,286 and Hunter Hall School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).