Pennyhill Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennyhill Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
647 students
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Pennyhill Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1470 of 1,690 | #1529 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13828 of 15,697 | #14510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 647 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 647 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 0% |
| 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 | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pennyhill.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.st-marymagdalene.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pennyhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 16.5).
- •Pennyhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 42%).
- •Pennyhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Pennyhill Primary School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 229.
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 Pennyhill Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pennyhill Primary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 16.5 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 Pennyhill Primary School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennyhill Primary School: 647. St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennyhill Primary School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pennyhill Primary School is 1470th of 1,690 and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1529th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).