Levenshulme High School vs Penketh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levenshulme High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,057 students
Penketh High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
| Measure | Levenshulme High School Manchester, North West | Penketh High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 536 | #188 of 536 |
| National rank | #1530 of 4,090 | #1654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,057 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 54.6% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.5 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.08 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.levenshulmehigh.co.uk/ | www.penkethhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Levenshulme High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 56.4).
- •Penketh High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 1,057.
- •Levenshulme High School is girls and Penketh High School is co-educational.
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 Levenshulme High School better than Penketh High School?
On the Success Index (England), Levenshulme High School ranks higher (59.2 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 Levenshulme High School and Penketh High School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Levenshulme High School: 1,057. Penketh High School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Levenshulme High School and Penketh High School rank in North West?
Levenshulme High School is 180th of 536 and Penketh High School is 188th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).