Penwortham Girls' High School vs St Thomas More RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 52 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 Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Penwortham Girls' High School Preston, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 536 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #658 of 4,090 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 799 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.7% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.2% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 48.0).
- •Penwortham Girls' High School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 797.
- •Penwortham Girls' High School is girls and St Thomas More RC College 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 Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), Penwortham Girls' High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 48.0 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 Thomas More RC College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Preston and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penwortham Girls' High School: 799. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penwortham Girls' High School and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Penwortham Girls' High School is 70th of 536 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).