Pownall Hall School vs Wilmslow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pownall Hall School
Wilmslow · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
314 students
Wilmslow High School
Wilmslow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,227 students
| Measure | Pownall Hall School Wilmslow, North West | Wilmslow High School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #94 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 314 | 2,227 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 2,227 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pownallhallschool.co.uk | www.wilmslowhigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Wilmslow High School is the larger school with 2,227 students compared with 314.
- •Pownall Hall School is a independent school while Wilmslow High School is a local authority 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 Pownall Hall School better than Wilmslow High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pownall Hall School and Wilmslow High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pownall Hall School: 314. Wilmslow High School: 2,227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pownall Hall School and Wilmslow High School rank in North West?
Pownall Hall School is unranked and Wilmslow High School is 94th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).