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Penketh High School
Warrington·North West·Academy
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Penketh High School is a secondary academy in Warrington, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Penketh High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.22 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, 63% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,023 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.3%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
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Penketh High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.22, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
63% of students at Penketh High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Penketh High School has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Penketh High School is 10.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Penketh High School has 1,023 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Penketh High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2020 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Penketh High School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Penketh High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
62/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
34/mo
55% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Sankey for Penketh Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Warrington area
This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
86%
Child is Happy
60%
Child Feels Safe
52%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.