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Penketh High School

Penketh High School, Warrington
Secondary

Penketh High School

Heath Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2BY

A Good-rated secondary school in Warrington.

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Pupils
1,023
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.9%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.9%
Basics 9-5
47.2%

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
67.9%
EBacc APS
4.30
EBacc 9-5
20.1%
EBacc 9-4
30.8%
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About Penketh High School

Penketh High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 74 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,023 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Heath Road, Warrington, WA5 2BY | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penketh High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Mar 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Penketh High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Penketh High School

What is Penketh High School's Ofsted rating?
Penketh High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Penketh High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 74 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Penketh High School.
What are Penketh High School's latest exam results?
Penketh High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penketh High School located?
Penketh High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA5 2BY).
How many pupils attend Penketh High School?
Penketh High School has around 1,023 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penketh High School with other schools?
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