Penkridge Middle School vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penkridge Middle School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
509 students
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
504 students
| Measure | Penkridge Middle School Stafford, West Midlands | WMG Academy for Young Engineers Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 493 | #260 of 493 |
| National rank | #2449 of 4,090 | #2465 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 509 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 509 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Stafford | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk/ | coventry.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.3 vs 39.9).
- •Penkridge Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 504.
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 Penkridge Middle School better than WMG Academy for Young Engineers?
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 Penkridge Middle School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penkridge Middle School: 509. WMG Academy for Young Engineers: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penkridge Middle School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers rank in West Midlands?
Penkridge Middle School is 253rd of 493 and WMG Academy for Young Engineers is 260th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).