Penryn College vs Stroud High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 268 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penryn College
Penryn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,140 students
Stroud High School
Stroud · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
| Measure | Penryn College Penryn, South West | Stroud High School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #92 of 402 | #6 of 402 |
| National rank | #1115 of 4,090 | #55 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,144 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 1,144 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 137% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 76.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | 97.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 6.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.6 |
| town | Penryn | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/ | stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stroud High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 67.8).
- •Stroud High School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 1,140.
- •Penryn College is co-educational and Stroud High School is girls.
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 Penryn College better than Stroud High School?
On the Success Index (England), Stroud High School ranks higher (97.1 vs 67.8 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 Penryn College and Stroud High School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Penryn and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penryn College: 1,140. Stroud High School: 1,144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penryn College and Stroud High School rank in South West?
Penryn College is 92nd of 402 and Stroud High School is 6th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).