Penketh High School
Penketh High School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Warrington, WA5, in the Warrington council area. It has 1,058 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 May 2025): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 21 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (25 February 2020) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.22 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 47.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 159 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,058 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.34% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.87% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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