The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Lawton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenketh Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Penketh High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Great Sankey Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Park Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Great Sankey High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Advanced Education -Thames
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Penketh South Community Primary School?
Penketh South Community Primary School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penketh South Community Primary School take?
Penketh South Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penketh South Community Primary School?
Penketh South Community Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 2PN, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penketh South Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penketh South Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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