Penwortham Girls' High School
Community school · Girls
Preston, PR1 0SR
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
1 of 11 in South Ribble
Pupils
799
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 59.5 | 57.5 | 52.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69% | 72% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 78% | 78% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.73 | 0.57 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Penwortham Priory Academy · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- All Hallows Catholic High School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 17% in England
- Ashton Community Science College · 1.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- Hutton Church of England Grammar School · 1.7 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- Christ The King Catholic High School · 1.7 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 6% in England
- Eden Boys' School, Preston · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 18% in England
Best secondary schools in Penwortham · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Penwortham Girls' High School is in Penwortham North (typical home £270,000, crime very low).
What is Penwortham Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Girls' High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Penwortham Girls' High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Penwortham Girls' High School is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.