Bowmandale Primary School vs Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowmandale Primary School
Barton-upon-Humber · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
345 students
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,812 students
| Measure | Bowmandale Primary School Barton-upon-Humber, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 1,636 | #234 of 366 |
| National rank | #5470 of 15,697 | #2660 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 345 | 1,812 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 1,812 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Barton-upon-Humber | Hessle |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bowmandale.n-lincs.sch.uk | www.thehessleacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowmandale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 35.8).
- •Bowmandale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Bowmandale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 1%).
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 345.
- •Bowmandale 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 Bowmandale Primary School better than Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowmandale Primary School ranks higher (61.8 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 Bowmandale Primary School and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Barton-upon-Humber and Hessle in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowmandale Primary School: 345. Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: 1,812. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowmandale Primary School and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowmandale Primary School is 498th 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).