Best Grammar Schools in Penrith
1 Grammar School found
Key Facts
- Penrith has 1 grammar school, accounting for 2.4% of the total 41 schools in the area, with 1,036 pupils on roll.
- The single grammar school in Penrith has been rated Good by Ofsted, with 100% of schools in the area achieving Good or Outstanding, above the national average.
- Grammar school pupils in Penrith achieve impressive academic results, with a Progress 8 score of 0.35 and an Attainment 8 score of 65.00, significantly above the national averages.
- Penrith's grammar school has a relatively low persistent absence rate of 12.5%, a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.80, and 91.9% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 grammar schools in Penrith, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Penrith | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.35 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 65.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,098 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.