Anlaby Primary School vs Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anlaby Primary School
HULL · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
380 students
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,812 students
| Measure | Anlaby Primary School HULL, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #793 of 1,636 | #234 of 366 |
| National rank | #8214 of 15,697 | #2660 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 380 | 1,812 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 1,812 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.3 |
| town | HULL | Hessle |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.anlabyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.thehessleacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Anlaby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 35.8).
- •Anlaby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •Anlaby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 1%).
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 380.
- •Anlaby Primary School is a local authority school while Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a academy 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 Anlaby Primary School better than Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Anlaby Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 35.8 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 Anlaby Primary School and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between HULL and Hessle in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anlaby Primary School: 380. Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: 1,812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anlaby Primary School and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Anlaby Primary School is 793rd of 1,636 and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is 234th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).