The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 744
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- PENWORTHAM PRIORY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr M Eastham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
November 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwortham Primary School
Primary · Very close
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Penwortham Girls' High School
Secondary · 965m away
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary · 1.2km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Willows
Independent · 1.5km away
Cedar Lodge School
Independent · 1.5km away
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Penwortham Priory Academy a selective school?
No. Penwortham Priory Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Penwortham Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Priory Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham Priory Academy?
Penwortham Priory Academy currently has 744 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham Priory Academy take?
Penwortham Priory Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Penwortham Priory Academy?
Penwortham Priory Academy is in Preston, PR1 0JE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham Priory Academy have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham Priory Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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