Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School vs St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,812 students
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 366 | #871 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2660 of 4,090 | #8871 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,812 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,812 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 8% |
| 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 | Hessle | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thehessleacademy.co.uk | www.stmhull.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 35.8).
- •St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy 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 193.
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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School better than St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy ranks higher (46.1 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hessle and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: 1,812. St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is 234th of 366 and St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy is 871st of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).