Best secondary schools in Penwortham (2026)
Penwortham has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Penwortham Girls' High School, in the top 12% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 50.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 2 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Penwortham has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 12% in England |
Penwortham Girls' High School Penwortham · Girls |
56.6 | 52.9 | 55% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 17% in England |
All Hallows Catholic High School Penwortham · Roman Catholic |
55.3 | 55.6 | 58% | Outstanding | |
3 Bottom 36% in England |
Penwortham Priory Academy Penwortham |
43.0 | 43.2 | 38% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Penwortham?
On exam results over the last three years, Penwortham Girls' High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Penwortham, in the top 12% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.