Open Other Primary Mixed

Penketh South Community Primary School

Finlay Avenue, Warrington, WA5 2PN
Part of: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Penketh South Community Primary School
Warrington, WA5 2PN
250 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
11.90% FSM %
132 Boys
118 Girls
About Penketh South Community Primary School

Penketh South Community Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Warrington, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 250 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Lawton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Warrington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Warrington
Region North West
Administrative District Warrington
Parliamentary Constituency Warrington South
Ward Penketh and Cuerdley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2018
UKPRN 10067301
URN 145710
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carolyn Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 11/06/2015 08/06/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Carla Bonner Local Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Bullivant Local Governor 04/04/2018 03/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Carroll Local Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Chu Local Governor 16/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Hennessey Local Governor 05/05/2022 04/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Lawton Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Pamela Lucido Local Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Newby Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Roper Local Governor 05/02/2014 04/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Jake Smith Local Governor 16/11/2021 15/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Jake Smith Local Governor 16/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
0.04 km • Warrington
Other
Penketh Primary School
0.83 km • Warrington
Other
Penketh High School
1.04 km • Warrington
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
1.1 km • Warrington
Other
Great Sankey Primary School
1.19 km • Warrington
Other
Park Road Community Primary School
1.61 km • WARRINGTON
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Penketh South Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Warrington, Warrington.
Penketh South Community Primary School has 250 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Penketh South Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Penketh South Community Primary School is Mrs Claire Lawton.
Penketh South Community Primary School is at Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN, in the Warrington local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Penketh South Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Penketh South Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Lawton
Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN
01925726558
penkethsouthcp.co.uk/
Location
WA5 2PN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145710
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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