Park Mead Primary vs Pennthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Mead Primary
Cranleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
Pennthorpe School
Horsham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
172 students
| Measure | Park Mead Primary Cranleigh, South East | Pennthorpe School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1437 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #8308 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 423 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 13% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cranleigh | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.park-mead.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.pennthorpe.com |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 172.
- •Park Mead Primary is a local authority school while Pennthorpe School is a independent 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 Park Mead Primary better than Pennthorpe 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 Park Mead Primary and Pennthorpe School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Cranleigh and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Mead Primary: 423. Pennthorpe School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Mead Primary and Pennthorpe School rank in South East?
Park Mead Primary is 1437th of 2,471 and Pennthorpe School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).