Penwortham Girls' High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Pupils are very proud to be part of this welcoming and happy school community. They develop strong and trusting relationships with staff and their peers. Older pupils relish taking on roles such as 'happy mind' leaders. Through such positions, they help younger pupils to make friends and settle into school quickly. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), behave exceptionally well. They respond positively to the 'passport to success' reward system which promotes the school's values. Pupils are extremely polite and understand the importance of respecting the differences that exist between themselves and others. This contributes to a calm learning environment where pupils are free to be themselves. Pupils live up to the school's exceedingly high expectations for their academic success. They are keen to succeed and they strive to do their very best. Pupils leave Year 11 with a wide body of knowledge across all of the subjects that they study. They are exceptionally well prepared to move into further education, training or employment. Pupils access a vast array of events and activities beyond the academic curriculum. These serve to promote their understanding of the wider world, harness their talents and develop their sense of empathy and responsibility. For example, pupils relish the chance to be part of the many 'action groups' that exist in the school. Many pupils participate in the wide range of international trips that are on offer. These visits enable them to take part in activities such as rocket building and scuba diving as well as enriching their knowledge of historical battles, glaciers and engineering.

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