Penwortham Girls' High School

URN: 119765 • Preston PR1 0SR

Overview

Name
Penwortham Girls' High School
URN
119765
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sharon Hall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772743399
Website
Visit
Address
Cop Lane, Preston PR1 0SR

Summary

Penwortham Girls' High School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a community secondary school dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for girls of all abilities. Established in 1954, it is the only non-selective, non-fee paying girls' school in the region, with a current enrolment of 800 students. The school prides itself on its academic success and commitment to personal growth, fostering qualities such as dignity, resilience, compassion, ambition, curiosity, and social responsibility among its pupils.

The curriculum at Penwortham Girls' High School is designed to encourage a love of learning and to prepare students for future challenges. The school has a strong emphasis on quality teaching and learning, aiming to develop articulate and independent young women. Recent accolades, including positive feedback from Ofsted, highlight the effective leadership and motivated staff that contribute to the school's sustained excellence.

Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school's ethos, with various events and initiatives that promote social responsibility and collaboration. Penwortham Girls' High School continues to celebrate its rich history while striving for academic and creative excellence in a supportive environment.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
800
Pupils
800
Boys
0
Girls
800
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 800 0 800 800 16.50
2024-09-11 801 0 801 800 15.50
2023-09-11 787 0 787 800 13.00
2022-09-11 787 0 787 775 13.00
2021-09-11 775 0 775 775 10.20
2020-09-11 769 0 769 744 8.60

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