Penketh South Community Primary School
Warrington, WA5 2PN · Warrington · primary school
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50th 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 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penketh South Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in their core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Penketh South Community Primary School
Overview
Penketh South Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. Leaders provide a worthwhile curriculum that helps pupils thrive, supported by high expectations for behaviour and a calm, purposeful atmosphere.
Strengths
- Leaders have revised and strengthened the curriculum, appropriately adapting it to address learning gaps caused by the pandemic.
- Staff have high expectations for behaviour; pupils are polite, show self-control, and feel safe, with bullying concerns resolved swiftly.
- Early years provision is well thought out, with staff skilfully developing children’s communication skills and love of reading.
- Pupils with SEND study the same curriculum as their peers and are fully included in wider school life.
- Older pupils read widely and confidently, and leaders help them aim high for their future, including understanding the value of university.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure reading books selected by staff fully match pupils’ phonic knowledge, as some books are less-well matched, causing unnecessary struggle.
- Leaders should ensure curriculum content is more clearly identified in a few foundation subjects in the wider curriculum, where some important knowledge has not been identified.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture established throughout the school and staff who are well trained and vigilant in recording concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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