Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith vs Yanwath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
Yanwath Primary School
Penrith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith, North West | Yanwath Primary School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 536 | #55 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #209 of 4,090 | #441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,026 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| 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.yanwath.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Yanwath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 92.3).
- •Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 166.
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 Yanwath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Yanwath Primary School ranks higher (93.6 vs 92.3 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 Yanwath Primary School?
About 2.2 km 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. Yanwath Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and Yanwath Primary School rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is 24th of 536 and Yanwath Primary School is 55th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).