Business Details
Penketh Primary School: Excellence in Primary Education
Penketh Primary School is a one-form entry school dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for children aged 4-11. Established as part of Warrington Primary Academy Trust since 2016, we maintain strong partnerships with parents and the local community to maximise every child's potential. Our experienced team of 210 staff members creates a stimulating learning environment where mutual respect and outstanding behaviour are modelled consistently. We implement a carefully structured curriculum developed collaboratively across the trust, focusing on knowledge retention and skill development. Our specialist teachers deliver subject-specific expertise in areas including phonics, mathematics, science, and the arts.The school maintains rigorous safeguarding standards with designated leads and annual staff training. We offer extended learning opportunities through breakfast and after-school clubs, as well as our unique Forest School programme. Our facilities include dedicated spaces for physical education, music, and technology. The academy follows trust-wide policies while maintaining its distinct identity and local community connections. We continuously adapt our teaching approaches to meet evolving educational standards while preserving our core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, and kindness.
Services
Primary School Education
Curriculum Development
Safeguarding Training
After School Club
Forest School Programme
Highlights and features
- We maintain a one-form entry structure with 210 experienced staff members
- Our curriculum is developed collaboratively across Warrington Primary Academy Trust
- We offer specialist teaching in phonics, mathematics, science, and the arts
- Our staff receive annual safeguarding training and hold designated safeguarding roles
- We provide extended learning through breakfast club, after school club, and Forest School
Services
Primary School Education
We provide comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11 through our one-form entry structure. Our curriculum focuses on knowledge retention and skill development across all core subjects. The school maintains small class sizes to ensure individual attention and optimal learning outcomes.
Curriculum Development
Our trust-wide curriculum is collaboratively developed by subject specialists to ensure knowledge progression and skill development. The structured approach includes detailed subject maps and flexible delivery to accommodate different learning styles and interests.
Safeguarding Training
We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with annual staff training and designated safeguarding leads. Our policies follow local authority guidelines and include clear procedures for reporting concerns and inter-agency collaboration.
After School Club
Our after-school provision offers supervised activities and homework support until 17:30 daily. The club provides a safe environment for children while accommodating working parents' schedules.
Forest School Programme
This unique programme delivers curriculum-linked outdoor education experiences. Children engage in practical, nature-based activities that develop teamwork, problem-solving, and environmental awareness.
People
Mrs Louise Smith
Chief Executive Officer of WPAT
With extensive educational leadership experience, Mrs Smith oversees Warrington Primary Academy Trust's strategic direction. She ensures schools receive necessary resources while maintaining high educational standards across all trust institutions.
Mrs Melissa Young
Director of Education
Mrs Young provides educational leadership across the trust, focusing on curriculum development and teaching standards. She works closely with school leaders to implement effective pedagogical approaches and professional development programmes.
Mrs Rebecca Kayll
Headteacher
As Headteacher, Mrs Kayll leads daily school operations and educational provision. She oversees pupil progress, staff development, and maintains the academy's strong community connections while implementing trust-wide initiatives.
Mr Philip Towey
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Towey supports curriculum delivery as Phonics & Reading Lead and Year 1 teacher. He contributes to school leadership while maintaining direct teaching responsibilities and specialist literacy programme implementation.
Mrs Emily Arnaud
SENCO
As Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Mrs Arnaud oversees support for children with additional needs. She coordinates individual education plans, staff training, and external agency collaboration to ensure inclusive education for all pupils.
Questions
What age range does Penketh Primary Academy cater for?
We educate children from Reception (age 4) through Year 6 (age 11).
How does the school support special educational needs?
Our SENCO coordinates individualised support plans and collaborates with external specialists to meet diverse learning needs.
What after-school provisions are available?
We offer an after-school club operating until 17:30 with supervised activities and homework support.
How does the school handle safeguarding concerns?
We have designated safeguarding leads and follow strict procedures for reporting and addressing child welfare concerns.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our trust-developed curriculum focuses on knowledge retention through structured progression and specialist teaching approaches.
How can parents get involved with the school?
We encourage parental engagement through regular communication, feedback opportunities, and home-school partnership initiatives.
