Great Sankey High School vs Penketh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Sankey High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,051 students
Penketh High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
| Measure | Great Sankey High School Warrington, North West | Penketh High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 536 | #188 of 536 |
| National rank | #869 of 4,090 | #1654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 2,051 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,051 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.5% | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | 64.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatsankey.org | www.penkethhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Great Sankey High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 56.4).
- •Great Sankey High School is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 1,058.
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 Great Sankey High School better than Penketh High School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Sankey High School ranks higher (73.2 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 Great Sankey High School and Penketh High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Sankey High School: 2,051. Penketh High School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Sankey High School and Penketh High School rank in North West?
Great Sankey High School is 100th of 536 and Penketh High School is 188th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).