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Penwortham Girls' High School
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' attainment by the end of Year 11 is significantly above the national average in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and understand the importance of respecting differences.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are expert in using the curriculum to deepen pupils' knowledge over time.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain excellent quality of education through well-informed support and consideration of staff workload.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leadership has maintained outstanding education and a positive culture.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Diversity is celebrated well, and pupils have a mature understanding of fundamental British values.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils access a vast array of events and activities beyond the academic curriculum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school supports pupils to balance their academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive a comprehensive careers information and guidance programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems identify additional needs of pupils with SEND and help them achieve well.
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Penwortham Girls' High School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 801 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Penwortham Girls' High School is the only non-selective, non-fee-paying girls' school in Lancashire, giving it a special position in the community.
We are proud of our long history of academic accomplishment and accept girls of all skills, passions, and interests.
We are experts in girls' education, and we offer a nurturing, encouraging, and demanding atmosphere where girls succeed.
We are a tech-forward institution that has made significant investments in new equipment to give our students the best possible preparation for the future.
However, the traits we instil in the girls are just as significant.
A prospectus will only give you a taste of school life, as any headteacher will tell you, and you can only truly understand a school if you visit it on an average day.
For this reason, I strongly encourage you to come see us throughout the school day so that you can personally experience our school's ethos.
Being the headteacher of a school with such a great history and bright future makes me feel incredibly proud.
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We are proud of our long history of academic accomplishment and accept girls of all skills, passions, and interests.
We are experts in girls' education, and we offer a nurturing, encouraging, and demanding atmosphere where girls succeed.
We are a tech-forward institution that has made significant investments in new equipment to give our students the best possible preparation for the future.
However, the traits we instil in the girls are just as significant.
A prospectus will only give you a taste of school life, as any headteacher will tell you, and you can only truly understand a school if you visit it on an average day.
For this reason, I strongly encourage you to come see us throughout the school day so that you can personally experience our school's ethos.
Being the headteacher of a school with such a great history and bright future makes me feel incredibly proud.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 69% | 34% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 19.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.56 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 10 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 6 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 9 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 21 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 8 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 11 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 14 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 16 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penwortham Girls' High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1