We are proud that Pennine Way Primary School continues to be recognised as a Good school by Ofsted. Our most recent inspection took place on 8 and 9 June 2022, with the report published on 26 July 2022. Inspectors confirmed that the school continues to provide a good quality of education for all pupils. 

Highlights from the Inspection

Inspectors noted that:

• "Pennine Way is a happy school." 
• Pupils are taught to value cooperation, acceptance, respect and empathy. 
• Children are proud of their school and are eager to learn. 
• Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour, and pupils respond well to these expectations. 
• Pupils behave very well in lessons and around school and feel safe in school. 
• The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well. 
• Staff identify and support pupils with SEND effectively, helping them to be successful in their learning. 

Read the full report

You can view our latest Ofsted report by visiting the Ofsted website:

Ofsted Report

Key Stage 2 Results 2025

In 2025, 69 pupils completed Key Stage 2 assessments at Pennine Way Primary School. The results below compare the school's outcomes with local authority and national averages.

Writing Teacher Assessment

Writing is assessed by teachers throughout Year 6 in line with national assessment guidance. The Department for Education publishes writing outcomes as part of the school's performance measures. Parents can view the full performance information through the Department for Education's school performance website.

Progress Measures

The Department for Education has confirmed that Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 progress measures were not calculated for the 2024/25 academic year because there is no Key Stage 1 baseline available for this cohort due to the impact of Covid-19 disruption. 

Further Information

You can view our full school performance information on the Department for Education's Compare School Performance website: