Marshside Primary School vs Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshside Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Marshside Primary School Southport, North West | Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1231 of 2,286 | #1439 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9614 of 15,697 | #11146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.marshsideprimary.org.uk | www.middleforth.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marshside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 35.5).
- •Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 56%).
- •Marshside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 Marshside Primary School better than Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marshside Primary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.5 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 Marshside Primary School and Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Southport and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marshside Primary School: 204. Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marshside Primary School and Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Marshside Primary School is 1231st of 2,286 and Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School is 1439th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).