Penketh Primary School
Warrington, WA5 2QY · Warrington · primary school
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25th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penketh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, Choir, and Science clubs, or play Football, Netball, Tag Rugby, Dodgeball, Athletics, and Competitive Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the competitive sports programme?
What Ofsted said about Penketh Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Penketh Primary School are described as happy, safe, and proud to demonstrate values of "kindness, respect, responsibility and resilience." The school provides a calm environment where leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and enjoy a range of extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Staff take good care of pupils, listening to concerns and dealing with incidents of unkindness "quickly and well."
- Leaders have ensured all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), study an "ambitious curriculum."
- A "positive reading culture" is established, with staff well trained in phonics and books matched to sounds pupils are learning.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support, allowing them to "access the same curriculum content as their classmates."
- Governors and trust members work together effectively, providing "appropriate challenge to leaders."
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not mapped out essential vocabulary and knowledge for the Reception Year, hindering children’s preparation for Year 1.
- In some subjects, teachers are not selecting the most effective strategies or activities, which "slows down pupils’ progress."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who "know pupils and their families very well" and are swift to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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