Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith vs Ullswater Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 566 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
Ullswater Community College
Penrith · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,520 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West | Ullswater Community College Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 536 | #263 of 536 |
| National rank | #209 of 4,090 | #2270 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,026 | 1,520 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 1,520 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.8 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.5% | 43.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.3% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 6.01 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | 31.2 |
| town | Penrith | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | qegspenrith.education/ | www.ullswatercc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 44.2).
- •Ullswater Community College is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 1,026.
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is a academy school while Ullswater Community College 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 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith better than Ullswater Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith ranks higher (92.3 vs 44.2 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 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and Ullswater Community College?
About 566 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. Ullswater Community College: 1,520. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and Ullswater Community College rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 and Ullswater Community College is 263rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).