🎉 We’re proud to share some fantastic news! 🎉

Our school has officially achieved the Quality in Careers Standard, recognising the high standard of careers education, information, advice and guidance we provide for our students.

This award reflects our commitment to helping every learner explore their options, develop key skills, and feel confident about their next steps, whether that’s further education, training, or employment.

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive partners, and of course our students, who make this achievement possible. We’re excited to keep building bright futures together!

On Wednesday 15th October 2025, Penwortham Girls’ High School proudly hosted its annual Aspirations Evening, a vibrant and inspiring event organised by our Careers Advisor, Shaheen Gul, and Careers Leader, Mr Ramsdale. Held from 4pm to 7pm, the evening welcomed over 200 families and featured more than 40 employers, university and college representatives.

The event showcased a wide range of career pathways and educational opportunities, with representatives from British Aerospace, Royal Air Force, Kepak, Ashbridge Nurseries, Blackpool NHS Trust, Bower & Kirkland, Ribby Hall, One Stop Hire, Leyland Trucks, British Army, and Deafway among many others.

Mr Ramsdale was particularly impressed by the quality of conversations taking place and the high level of engagement from both students and parents. “It was fantastic to see our students asking thoughtful questions and exploring their future options with such enthusiasm,” he said.

The evening received an average rating of 2.6 out of 3 from attendees, reflecting its success as an enjoyable and engaging experience for all involved. Feedback from students, parents, employers, and college representatives was overwhelmingly positive:-

• “Great opportunity to meet Key Stage 4 students.”
• “Great to speak to people at a young age.”
• “Able to talk to the employers I wanted to meet.”
• “Provide careers advice in construction / STEM roles.”
• “There is a lot more to some jobs than you would think, and they can take you to different places.”

This event highlighted the ambition and curiosity of PGHS students and the strong partnerships the school continues to build with local and national organisations. We look forward to making next year’s Aspirations Evening even bigger and better!

Mr Ramsdale

Senior Assistant Headteacher

We are proud to announce our recent recognition on the Amazing Apprenticeships’ platform, ‘Officially Amazing’, celebrating our exceptional work in careers education. This national platform spotlights schools that go above and beyond in promoting apprenticeships and technical education and in supporting students to explore different career pathways.

Penwortham Girls’ High School’s case study highlights our commitment to preparing students for the future through innovative careers education, employer engagement and a strong focus on apprenticeship opportunities. The feature showcases our outstanding efforts in raising awareness of vocational routes and empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures.

“We are thrilled to be recognised as part of the Officially Amazing campaign,” said Mrs Hall, Headteacher at Penwortham Girls’ High School. “This is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students and the strength of our partnerships with local employers and training providers.”

Amazing Apprenticeships are a leading organisation in careers education within England. Officially Amazing is a national initiative that supports schools and colleges in delivering high-quality apprenticeship information and guidance. Being featured in the Officially Amazing campaign places Penwortham Girls’ High School among a select group of institutions leading the way in careers education.

To view the case study and learn more about the campaign, visit amazingapprenticeships.com/officially-amazing