SecondaryData as of May 2026

Penwortham Priory Academy

Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE

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Pupils

744

Ages

11-16

FSM

25.4%

Attainment 8

43.1

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.2%

Basics 9-5

37.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

14.8%

EBacc APS

3.72

EBacc 9-5

5.2%

EBacc 9-4

9.0%

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About Penwortham Priory Academy

Penwortham Priory Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 744 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Crow Hills Road, Preston, PR1 0JE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penwortham Priory Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Mar 2020 — Good
Jul 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Penwortham Priory Academy

What is Penwortham Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?

Penwortham Priory Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What are Penwortham Priory Academy's latest exam results?

Penwortham Priory Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Penwortham Priory Academy located?

Penwortham Priory Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR1 0JE).

How many pupils attend Penwortham Priory Academy?

Penwortham Priory Academy has around 744 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Penwortham Priory Academy with other schools?

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