Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School vs Penwortham Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Penwortham Girls' High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
| Measure | Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Preston, North West | Penwortham Girls' High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #484 of 2,286 | #70 of 536 |
| National rank | #4110 of 15,697 | #658 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 195 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 68.9).
- •Penwortham Girls' High School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 195.
- •Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School 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 Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School better than Penwortham Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (England), Penwortham Girls' High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 68.9 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 Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School and Penwortham Girls' High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School: 195. Penwortham Girls' High School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School and Penwortham Girls' High School rank in North West?
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School is 484th of 2,286 and Penwortham Girls' High School is 70th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).