Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School vs Penwortham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Penwortham Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Penwortham Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 2,286 | #1207 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6996 of 15,697 | #9463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wigan | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castlehill.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.penworthamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 43.2).
- •Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School better than Penwortham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 43.2 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 Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School and Penwortham Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School: 201. Penwortham Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School and Penwortham Primary School rank in North West?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School is 843rd of 2,286 and Penwortham Primary School is 1207th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).