Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1000 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Penrith · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,026 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
PENRITH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith PENRITH, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 536 | #1886 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #209 of 4,090 | #13858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,026 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Penrith | PENRITH |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | qegspenrith.education/ | www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 20.8).
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 104.
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 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith ranks higher (92.3 vs 20.8 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 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Penrith and PENRITH in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith: 1,026. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith is 1886th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).