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Penketh South Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Penketh South Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 250 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

250

Pupils

210

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Penketh South Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Penketh South Community 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Penketh South Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145710

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Penketh South Community Primary School

Is Penketh South Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Penketh South Community Primary School currently has 250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Penketh South Community Primary School?

Admission to Penketh South Community 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 South Community Primary School cover?

Penketh South Community Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Penketh South Community Primary School?

Penketh South Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.