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Penwortham Girls' High School
Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.4 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
800
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. Seventy-four percent of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 55% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. The school's LocaleIQ score of 86.4 suggests it outperforms 86% of other schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their daughters.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.9 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 55% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.9%
Asian Indian8.3%
Asian Pakistani6.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.74787, -2.72754 · PR1 0SR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119765
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Penwortham Girls' High School rated by Ofsted?
Penwortham Girls' High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Penwortham Girls' High School a good school?
Penwortham Girls' High School scores 86.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Penwortham Girls' High School in GCSEs?
Penwortham Girls' High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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