Penketh South Community Primary School vs St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penketh South Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Penketh South Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 2,286 | #621 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12152 of 15,697 | #5261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Warrington | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | penkethsouthcp.co.uk/ | www.sm-st.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 30.3).
- •St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% 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 Penketh South Community Primary School better than St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 30.3 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 Penketh South Community Primary School and St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Warrington and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penketh South Community Primary School: 230. St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penketh South Community Primary School and St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Penketh South Community Primary School is 1605th of 2,286 and St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School is 621st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).