Best Secondary Schools in Penrith
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- In Penrith, 2 secondary schools (4.9% of 41) have 2,571 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.50.
- 100.0% of secondary schools in Penrith are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 2 inspected.
- Secondary schools in Penrith have a Progress 8 score of 0.15, an Attainment 8 score of 50.49, and 57.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Compared to national averages, secondary schools in Penrith have 13.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 7.1% with English as an additional language, and a persistent absence rate of 20.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 secondary schools in Penrith, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Penrith | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,015 | £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.