Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn vs Penwortham Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
801 students
Penwortham Girls' High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Accrington, North West | Penwortham Girls' High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #304 of 536 | #70 of 536 |
| National rank | #2555 of 4,090 | #658 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 801 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 52.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 38.1).
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is the larger school with 801 students compared with 799.
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is co-educational and Penwortham Girls' High School is girls.
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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn better than Penwortham Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (England), Penwortham Girls' High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 38.1 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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and Penwortham Girls' High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn: 801. Penwortham Girls' High School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and Penwortham Girls' High School rank in North West?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is 304th of 536 and Penwortham Girls' High School is 70th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).