Penarth Group School vs Tower Learning Centre Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 73 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
Tower Learning Centre Independent School
Blackpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
19 students
| Measure | Penarth Group School Cheshire, North West | Tower Learning Centre Independent School Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 18 | 19 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 19 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 7.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 2.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheshire | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penarthgroupschool.co.uk | www.tower-learning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tower Learning Centre Independent School is the larger school with 19 students compared with 18.
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 Tower Learning Centre Independent School?
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 Tower Learning Centre Independent School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penarth Group School: 18. Tower Learning Centre Independent School: 19. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penarth Group School and Tower Learning Centre Independent School rank in North West?
Penarth Group School is unranked and Tower Learning Centre Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).