Hunter Hall School vs Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Hall School
Penrith · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Penrith · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,026 students
| Measure | Hunter Hall School Penrith, North West | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #24 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #209 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 80 | 1,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 1,026 |
| Free school meals | – | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 87.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hunterhall.co.uk | qegspenrith.education/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 80.
- •Hunter Hall School is a independent school while Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith 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 Hunter Hall School better than Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
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 Hunter Hall School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hunter Hall School: 80. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith: 1,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hunter Hall School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith rank in North West?
Hunter Hall School is unranked and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).