The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Kayll (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Coniston Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 577m away
Penketh South Community Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Park Road Community Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Penketh High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Great Sankey Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Great Sankey High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penketh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penketh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penketh Primary School?
Penketh Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penketh Primary School take?
Penketh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penketh Primary School?
Penketh Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 2QY, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penketh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penketh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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