There are 24 schools in Penwortham (excluding independent schools), including 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Penwortham has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Penwortham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Penwortham
| Total Schools | 24 |
| Total Pupils | 8,792 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.00 |
| Median Free School Meals | 13% |
The median school in Penwortham has 13% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 75th highest figure in Lancashire. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 7 of Penwortham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Penwortham is 20.00 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 83rd lowest ratio in Lancashire, and the 292nd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
16
13% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
6
33% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Penwortham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 12 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and high - about 44% and 25% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Penwortham's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 298 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Howick Church Endowed Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 105 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Kingsfold Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 426 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
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| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | 3–11 yrs | 378 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Penwortham Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 296 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Stephen's CofE School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Whitefield Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Most of Penwortham's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 33% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Penwortham's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic High School | 11–16 yrs | 890 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Christ The King Catholic High School | 11–16 yrs | 400 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Low |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,008 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Lostock Hall Academy | 11–16 yrs | 800 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Penwortham Girls' High School | 11–16 yrs | 800 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Penwortham Priory Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,152 |
Good |
Good |
Low |