Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School vs Tranby
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 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
Tranby
Hull · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
484 students
| Measure | Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tranby Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #234 of 366 | #237 of 366 |
| National rank | #2660 of 4,090 | #2671 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,812 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,812 | 484 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.04 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | 31.9 |
| town | Hessle | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thehessleacademy.co.uk | www.tranby.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.8 vs 35.7).
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 484.
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a academy school while Tranby is a independent 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School better than Tranby?
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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and Tranby?
About 1.7 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. Tranby: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and Tranby rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is 234th of 366 and Tranby is 237th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).