Penwortham Priory Academy
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Preston, PR1 0JE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 36% in England
8 of 11 in South Ribble
Pupils
745
First preferences per place
1.09
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 40.5 | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 36% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 41% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | -0.36 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Penwortham Girls' High School · 0.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- All Hallows Catholic High School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 17% in England
- Ashton Community Science College · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- Hutton Church of England Grammar School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Christ The King Catholic High School · 2.2 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Penwortham · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Penwortham Priory Academy is in Penwortham North (typical home £270,000, crime very low).
What is Penwortham Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Priory Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Penwortham Priory Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Penwortham Priory Academy is in the bottom 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.