Millhouse Primary School vs Penistone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millhouse Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Penistone Grammar School
Sheffield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,946 students
| Measure | Millhouse Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Penistone Grammar School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #316 of 1,636 | #27 of 366 |
| National rank | #3422 of 15,697 | #512 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 100 | 1,946 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 1,946 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.7 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.millhouseprimary.co.uk/ | www.penistone-gs.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penistone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 72.5).
- •Penistone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,946 students compared with 100.
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 Millhouse Primary School better than Penistone Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Penistone Grammar School ranks higher (82.8 vs 72.5 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 Millhouse Primary School and Penistone Grammar School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millhouse Primary School: 100. Penistone Grammar School: 1,946. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millhouse Primary School and Penistone Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Millhouse Primary School is 316th of 1,636 and Penistone Grammar School is 27th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).