Penketh High School
Academy converter
Warrington, WA5 2BY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 50% in England
7 of 12 in Warrington
Pupils
1,058
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 45.5 | 46.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 44% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 47% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 | -0.22 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Great Sankey High School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- St Gregory's Catholic High School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Beamont Collegiate Academy · 2.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Sandymoor Ormiston Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Bridgewater High School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School · 3.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 29% in England
Best secondary schools in Warrington · Best secondary schools in Cheshire
The neighbourhood
Penketh High School is in Penketh & Cuerdley (typical home £266,500, crime very low).
What is Penketh High School's Ofsted rating?
Penketh High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Penketh High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Penketh High School is in the bottom 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.