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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Penwortham Area

Schools in the Penwortham built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Penwortham. The current top-ranked secondary schools are All Hallows Catholic High School, Penwortham Girls' High School, and Penwortham Priory Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Penwortham

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Penwortham50.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Penwortham37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Penwortham4.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Penwortham9.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Penwortham

50.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Penwortham

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Penwortham

4.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Penwortham

9.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Penwortham

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

All Hallows Catholic High School
Penwortham
Penwortham Girls' High School
Penwortham
Penwortham Priory Academy
Penwortham