Penwortham Primary School vs Whitefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 881 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
Whitefield Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
| Measure | Penwortham Primary School Preston, North West | Whitefield Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 2,286 | #1157 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9463 of 15,697 | #9149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penworthamprimary.co.uk | www.whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 43.2).
- •Penwortham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 55%).
- •Whitefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Whitefield Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 201.
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 Whitefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitefield Primary School ranks higher (44.7 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 Whitefield Primary School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penwortham Primary School: 201. Whitefield Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penwortham Primary School and Whitefield Primary School rank in North West?
Penwortham Primary School is 1207th of 2,286 and Whitefield Primary School is 1157th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).