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Penketh Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Penketh Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Penketh Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Penketh Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warrington catchment area documents →

Penketh Primary School — School Information

Full address
Coniston Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2QY
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143072

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

If Penketh Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Penketh Primary School

Is Penketh Primary School oversubscribed?

Penketh Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Penketh Primary School?

Admission to Penketh Primary School is managed by Warrington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Penketh Primary School cover?

Penketh Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Penketh Primary School?

Penketh Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.