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Penketh South Community Primary School
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
250
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 79% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 52% of students meet the expected standards, and there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, parents may find a supportive environment, but should consider the school's performance metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.37997, -2.65545 · WA5 2PN
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN145710
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepenkethsouthcp.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Penketh South Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penketh South Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is Penketh South Community Primary School a good school?
Penketh South Community Primary School scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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