Penketh College is an exciting and dynamic place to continue your studies if you are aged 16-19. We have so much to offer students from Warrington and surrounding areas. We provide a quality learning experience that helps students to progress academically and personally so you are well prepared for that next step.
We are reasonably small and that is our strength! We care about every single one of you and are able to offer you personalised treatment, small classes and huge opportunities for wider development.
Choosing the right course
The subject pages will give you the information you need about what the course entails, how it is assessed and possible jobs theses courses could lead you to.
The Vocational route
Applied A Levels, BTECs or NVQs, are vocational courses that offer opportunities for you to develop practical skills whilst studying. Your work will be assessed in a different way to other A levels.
The Academic route
A levels are a popular route to university, if your have a particular degree course in mind we will help you make the right choices to make sure you get there. In the first year of study, students choose between 4/5 AS levels and continue studying 3/4 A2 levels in their second year.
Support
When you join Penketh College, you will be assigned a personal tutor who will hold regular one-to-one tutorials with you to discuss progress reports, target setting, help you to achieve your goals and develop your skills set.
Alongside your chosen route of study you are expected to take part in enrichment and citizenship activities to ensure you leave us a well rounded person with the necessary skills to impress employers and universities.
We have a dedicated college study area equipped with the latest IT facilities or take a break from your studies and chill out with MTV in café 6, where you can purchase hot and cold healthy food.
We also have a number of incentives to thank you for joining Penketh College including a weekend during school where you can learn to drive at 16 on site for a very competitive price.
Ask your tutor for details of this and other offers.
We are a happy, positive, enthusiastic and innovative college. This is an exciting place to beso come and join us!
Mrs A.J Turner, Assistant Headteacher in charge of Key Stage 5.
