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Penketh Primary School
Coniston Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2QY, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 69.8, which is better than 70% of schools. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
Asian Chinese7.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.38574, -2.66340 · WA5 2QY
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN143072
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.penkethprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penketh Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penketh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Penketh Primary School a good school?
Penketh Primary School scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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