Manchester Academy vs Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 138 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Penrith · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,026 students
| Measure | Manchester Academy Manchester, North West | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #310 of 536 | #24 of 536 |
| National rank | #2587 of 4,090 | #209 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,025 | 1,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 1,026 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 64.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 87.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 6.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Manchester | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchester-academy.org/ | qegspenrith.education/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 37.3).
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 1,025.
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 Manchester Academy better than Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith ranks higher (92.3 vs 37.3 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 Manchester Academy and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Academy: 1,025. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith: 1,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Academy and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith rank in North West?
Manchester Academy is 310th of 536 and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).