Penwortham Primary School vs Penwortham Priory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 206 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penwortham Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Penwortham Priory Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Penwortham Primary School Preston, North West | Penwortham Priory Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 2,286 | #256 of 536 |
| National rank | #9463 of 15,697 | #2208 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 201 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penworthamprimary.co.uk | www.priory.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 43.2).
- •Penwortham Priory Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 201.
- •Penwortham Primary School is a local authority school while Penwortham Priory Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than Penwortham Priory Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penwortham Priory Academy ranks higher (45.4 vs 43.2 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 Primary School and Penwortham Priory Academy?
About 206 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penwortham Primary School: 201. Penwortham Priory Academy: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penwortham Primary School and Penwortham Priory Academy rank in North West?
Penwortham Primary School is 1207th of 2,286 and Penwortham Priory Academy is 256th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).