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Penwortham Priory Academy
Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.5 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
744
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 89%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, with 60% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%. Overall, it provides a solid educational foundation, though there is room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Parent View (161 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Asian Indian2.7%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.74954, -2.74194 · PR1 0JE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN138948
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.priory.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penwortham Priory Academy rated by Ofsted?
Penwortham Priory Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Penwortham Priory Academy a good school?
Penwortham Priory Academy scores 47.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Penwortham Priory Academy?
Based on 161 Ofsted Parent View responses, Penwortham Priory Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Penwortham Priory Academy in GCSEs?
Penwortham Priory Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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