Penwortham Primary School
URN: 119157 • Preston PR1 0HU
Overview
- Name
- Penwortham Primary School
- URN
- 119157
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Penarski (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772743321
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crookings Lane, Preston PR1 0HU
Summary
Penwortham Primary School is a community school located in Preston, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 205 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. The core values of Aspire, Belong, Care, and Discover guide the school's ethos, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging curiosity among students.
The curriculum at Penwortham is designed to be engaging and innovative, reflecting best practices in education. The school has received recognition for its outstanding science curriculum with the Quality Mark for Science and is committed to sustainability, as evidenced by its Eco Green Flag Award. Recent enhancements to the school's facilities include a modern library and a mindfulness suite, alongside a new Forest School provision, all aimed at supporting the holistic development of students.
Penwortham Primary values strong partnerships with parents and encourages active engagement in their children's education. The school prioritises communication between home and school to ensure that each child's needs are met, fostering a collaborative community spirit that enhances the educational experience.
The curriculum at Penwortham is designed to be engaging and innovative, reflecting best practices in education. The school has received recognition for its outstanding science curriculum with the Quality Mark for Science and is committed to sustainability, as evidenced by its Eco Green Flag Award. Recent enhancements to the school's facilities include a modern library and a mindfulness suite, alongside a new Forest School provision, all aimed at supporting the holistic development of students.
Penwortham Primary values strong partnerships with parents and encourages active engagement in their children's education. The school prioritises communication between home and school to ensure that each child's needs are met, fostering a collaborative community spirit that enhances the educational experience.
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- SEND Newsletters (sen)
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- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 102 | 99 | 210 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 116 | 92 | 210 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 116 | 92 | 210 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 124 | 80 | 210 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 202 | 119 | 83 | 210 | 5.00 |
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