Headteacher’s Welcome

Quality Learning, Quality Teaching, Quality Environment

‘Articulate, questioning, tolerant and independent young women’

It is my privilege as Headteacher of Penwortham Girls’ High School to welcome you to our successful, and vibrant school. Founded in 1954, Penwortham Girls’ is a well-established comprehensive school which enjoys a unique status as the only non-selective, non-fee-paying girls’ school in Lancashire. We are a small, friendly, and diverse school community where everyone receives a warm welcome.

Penwortham Girls’ has an exceptional and committed staff, who together with extremely supportive parents and governors, work to ensure the best possible education for every student. We have high levels of ambition for our students and there is a strong focus on academic achievement, which derives from high quality teaching and a challenging and exciting curriculum.

Central to our ethos are our six core values: compassion, resilience, dignity, ambition, curiosity, and social responsibility. These principles permeate every facet of school life, offering our students a multitude of opportunities to grow into articulate, questioning, tolerant, and independent young women. Our students, who serve as outstanding ambassadors for our school, exhibit remarkable levels of respect and support for one another, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement.

As an inclusive community that values diversity, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional education to all students, regardless of their background. Our exceptional pastoral care ensures that the well-being of our students remains at the forefront of everything we do. Furthermore, we take immense pride in the wide array of extracurricular activities available to our students, enabling them to develop their individual personalities and acquire valuable employability skills.

I am immensely proud to serve as the Headteacher of such a unique and successful school. I invite you to explore our school website, where you will witness firsthand the exciting range of activities we offer, as well as the remarkable achievements of our students.

Mrs Sharon Hall
Headteacher

Head Girl

Hi! My name is Lily and I am very proud to be representing the school as Head Girl for 2025. I am extremely excited to be working with teachers, the deputy head girls and students to involve the entire school in as many activities and events and make this amazing community even stronger. Penwortham Girls has helped shape the person I am today by demonstrating strongly held core values and a clear desire for community and inclusivity. The teachers continue to guide me, to boost my confidence and resilience both socially and academically and encourage me to take advantage of the many opportunities provided by PGHS. As Head Girl I want to be able to provide the same support and encouragement to everyone in our school community.

Deputy Head Girls

Hello! My name is Isobel and I am incredibly grateful to have been chosen as one of the deputy head girls for this academic year. PGHS has turned me into the person I am today and has given me opportunities to develop academically but has also given me a sense of self. I am looking forward to all the things I can learn but also contribute to the school whilst I serve my role with Anna and Lily.

Hello, I’m Anna and I have the honour to say I have been appointed the role of Deputy Head Girl! Penwortham Girls High School has done so much for me, not just through setting me up for academic success and to reach my full potential but I have also been able to boost my confidence and self esteem. Throughout my time at school, I have taken part in numerous clubs and trips which have allowed me to further develop skills outside of the classroom. I aspire to be a role model for students across school, embodying the schools core values alongside maintaining my supportive, approachable and kind nature. I look forward to working with Lily, Isobel, staff and peers to continue to contribute to our incredible school and its community.
Head Girl: Lily T Deputy Head Girls: Isobel A and Anna H

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