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Penketh High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Challenge Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Beamont Collegiate Academy, Bridgewater High School, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and Padgate Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Moderate learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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