Penarth Group School vs St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penarth Group School
Cheshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
18 students
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
666 students
| Measure | Penarth Group School Cheshire, North West | St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #337 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2869 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 18 | 666 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 666 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheshire | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penarthgroupschool.co.uk | www.stannes.academy/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 666 students compared with 18.
- •Penarth Group School is a independent school while St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy 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 Penarth Group School better than St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy?
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 Penarth Group School and St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penarth Group School: 18. St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy: 666. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penarth Group School and St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Penarth Group School is unranked and St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy is 337th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).