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Penketh High School
Heath Road, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2BY, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,023
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, this secondary school demonstrates a commendable performance in preparing students for their future. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 65%, while 47% reach grade 5 or above, reflecting a strong academic foundation. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 25 February 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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child feels safe
88%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child is happy
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
Asian Chinese6.3%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.38813, -2.64770 · WA5 2BY
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN145157
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.penkethhigh.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Penketh High School rated by Ofsted?
Penketh High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is Penketh High School a good school?
Penketh High School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Penketh High School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Penketh High School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Penketh High School in GCSEs?
Penketh High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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