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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Broughton High School (74.6)
- All Hallows Catholic High School (71.4)
- Eden Boys' School, Preston (69.2)
- Preston Muslim Girls High School (65.5)
- Lostock Hall Academy (62.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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