The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Kate Penarski (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crookings Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwortham Priory Academy
Secondary · Very close
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 792m away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 1.1km away
The Willows
Independent · 1.3km away
Cedar Lodge School
Independent · 1.4km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Penwortham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham Primary School?
Penwortham Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham Primary School take?
Penwortham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penwortham Primary School?
Penwortham Primary School is in Preston, PR1 0HU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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