Penketh High School operates under a house system. Each of the 5 houses will act as a "home" base and be made up of pupils from each of the different year groups and the staff (teaching and non-teaching).

In such a large establishment it is felt that the creation of "small schools" has a positive and beneficial effect in terms of support and care, friendly competition and a greater cohesion as pupils of all ages are brought together in a common purpose.

Each house will have its own geographical base giving the opportunity to develop its own identity and ethos.

The theme of "family" and "home" is further enhanced by our naming of Houses after ex pupils who have used their skills and talents to reach the highest levels in their chosen fields.

Our 5 "House Heroes" are

•  Robin Jarvis, the highly acclaimed children's author;

•  Kate Simmons who was a principal dancer with the Royal and Festival Ballet companies;

•  Ian Mackinnon who's animation company was responsible for Bob the Builder and many other television and commercial animations;

•  Gary Owen, ex-Manchester City and England and now a successful businessman and Century FM radio presenter;

•  Mark Fazakerley who achieved the highest awards from Liverpool and Edinburgh Universities and now runs a very prestigious practice in Warrington

The House Heroes are a living inspiration for the pupils. They will be accessible and their achievements will encourage pupils to celebrate their own successes whilst striving to achieve higher goals like those of their role models.

School ties are black and carry double stripes in the House colours which are:

OWEN - Silver Stripes

JARVIS - Gold Stripes

FAZAKERLY - Green Stripes

SIMMONS - Blue Stripes

MACKINNON - Red Stripes

Fazakerley House

Head of House: Mrs Brookes

Fazakerley house is named after Mark Fazakerley. Mark was chosen to be a house hero as he is an ideal role model for the pupils at Penketh high school. Mark was a pupil that worked extremely hard in all subjects. He was a polite well mannered young man who had clear goals a focused on achieving then.

Jarvis House

Head of House: Mr Hook

Robin Jarvis is a highly successful children's writer with over twenty books to his name including the Deptford Mice trilogy. The Times Educational Supplement wrote of him: 'For lovers of extravagant words and action charged with mystery and passion, Mr Jarvis must be hard to beat'.

Owen House

Head of House: Mr Carlin

Gary OWEN is now a successful businessman and presenter with Century FM radio. After leaving Penketh, he signed for Manchester City and played for them between 1974 and 79. He was capped 35 times for the England U-21 team before moving on to play for West Bromwich, Panionios ( Greece ) and Sheffield Wednesday.

Mackinnon House

Head of House: Mr Roper

Ian MACKINNON is a partner in a well respected Animation Company. It is responsible for 'Bob the Builder', and works for a number of film companies. Currently the award winning company is involved in over 15 animated productions including  'Postman Pat', a brand new show for the Disney Corporation and a multi-million pound feature film for Warner Brothers.