Great Sankey Primary School vs Penketh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 191 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Sankey Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
Penketh High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
| Measure | Great Sankey Primary School Warrington, North West | Penketh High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 2,286 | #188 of 536 |
| National rank | #1405 of 15,697 | #1654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 350 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.1% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| 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.greatsankeyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.penkethhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Great Sankey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 56.4).
- •Penketh High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 350.
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 Primary School better than Penketh High School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Sankey Primary School ranks higher (85.2 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 Primary School and Penketh High School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Sankey Primary School: 350. Penketh High School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Sankey Primary School and Penketh High School rank in North West?
Great Sankey Primary School is 183rd of 2,286 and Penketh High School is 188th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).