Penketh South Community Primary School
119%
Capacity
250
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Penketh South Community Primary School
Penketh South Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Penketh South Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Lawton, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3196th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 55 in Warrington.
Penketh South Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Penketh South Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Penketh South Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Finlay Avenue, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 2PN |
| Headteacher | Claire Lawton |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 210 (119% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3196th of 13,686
Nationally
455th of 2,065
In North West
25th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Finlay Avenue, Warrington
Warrington, WA5 2PN
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