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Penketh High School
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- Penketh WA5 2BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ learning is strong across the curriculum and this helps them to do well in their examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils try hard and conduct themselves sensibly in class.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff are undertaking a research project with Oxford University.
Opportunities for Involvement: More than 50 clubs and trips meet pupils’ interests and needs.
Communication: Staff ask pupils about their interests and hobbies, such as yoga, performances, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: They support staff to investigate new ways to improve pupils’ education.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The expectations of pupils are higher. Pupils now benefit from a good quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare. If this does happen, it is sorted out quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide regular training, so that staff know what to look out for if pupils might be at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 50 clubs and trips are offered.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective education for pupils with SEND, including those who are part of the specialist-resourced provision.
Subjects Offered: The school provides pupils in key stage 4 with a suitable range of courses to match their interests.
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Penketh High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 966 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goals are obvious.
We desire a culture of high standards and expectations at the school, one that encourages staff and student cooperation to advance the academic performance of the students enrolled there.
In order to thrive in a challenging and rigorous academic environment, students need to understand their role and responsibilities in growing as learners and ensuring their own success.
We desire a school where students and faculty feel appreciated and have a shared responsibility for development.
Any school's clear objective is to provide opportunities for high-quality education so that students receive the best results and realise their full potential.
There is no difference in this goal at Penketh.
All of our students deserve the best, and part of that includes getting the results that will give them the best chance of success after they leave the school.
Young people require a diverse skill set in addition to an academic track record to succeed in the rapidly changing modern world.
At Penketh, we are dedicated to the holistic as well as intellectual development of students, providing them with a wide range of activities that go beyond the conventional and qualification-driven curriculum.
The school is dedicated to providing a variety of support systems so that students can get off to the greatest start possible in life and lay the groundwork for future success.
Our school is a community with a strong pool of gifted faculty and exceptional local students.
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We desire a culture of high standards and expectations at the school, one that encourages staff and student cooperation to advance the academic performance of the students enrolled there.
In order to thrive in a challenging and rigorous academic environment, students need to understand their role and responsibilities in growing as learners and ensuring their own success.
We desire a school where students and faculty feel appreciated and have a shared responsibility for development.
Any school's clear objective is to provide opportunities for high-quality education so that students receive the best results and realise their full potential.
There is no difference in this goal at Penketh.
All of our students deserve the best, and part of that includes getting the results that will give them the best chance of success after they leave the school.
Young people require a diverse skill set in addition to an academic track record to succeed in the rapidly changing modern world.
At Penketh, we are dedicated to the holistic as well as intellectual development of students, providing them with a wide range of activities that go beyond the conventional and qualification-driven curriculum.
The school is dedicated to providing a variety of support systems so that students can get off to the greatest start possible in life and lay the groundwork for future success.
Our school is a community with a strong pool of gifted faculty and exceptional local students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 19.3 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 45.2 | 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 | 41% | 29.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 45.37% | 42.99% |
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% | 27.11% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.89% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.10 | 2.76 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 85.65% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.06% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 32.65% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.12% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.94% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.29% | 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 45.6 | 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 | 44% | 36.28% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 51.17% | 45.26% |
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 | 75% | 30.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 15.61% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 20.67% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 86.94% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.18% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.06% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.71% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.41% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.09 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 43% 7 | 31.94% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 10 | 47.56% | 43.34% |
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 | 68% | 25.44% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 4 | 11.56% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 12 | 16.83% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 86.23% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.23% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.54% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.08% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.08% | 2.76% |
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 | -0.35 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | 36% | 32.53% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 47.41% | 42.58% |
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 | 43% | 24.71% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.41% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.94% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 74.33% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.75% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.75% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.58% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.24% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39% | 43.04% |
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 | - | 20.12% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.29% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.94% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 72.83% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.33% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.46% |
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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 | 3rd 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 Penketh High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1