Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith vs St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 123 km 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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,027 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 536 | #215 of 536 |
| National rank | #209 of 4,090 | #1894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,026 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.8 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.5% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | 63% |
| EBacc average points | 6.01 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Penrith | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | qegspenrith.education/ | www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 51.8).
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 1,026.
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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith ranks higher (92.3 vs 51.8 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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith: 1,026. St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 215th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).