Penwortham Girls' High School vs St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penwortham Girls' High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
799 students
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Penwortham Girls' High School Preston, North West | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 536 | #1170 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #658 of 4,090 | #9246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 799 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-marymagdalen.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 44.2).
- •Penwortham Girls' High School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 175.
- •Penwortham Girls' High School is girls and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Girls' High School better than St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Penwortham Girls' High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 44.2 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 Girls' High School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penwortham Girls' High School: 799. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penwortham Girls' High School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Penwortham Girls' High School is 70th of 536 and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 1170th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).