TEENAGERS in Warrington get the second best education in the country, according to an Ofsted report.

The report, which looked at education provision for 14-19-year-olds in Cheshire and Warrington, also praised Priestley College and four high schools for performing above the national average.

College principal Mike Southworth said: "As a college, we are delighted by the outstanding performance of our students in terms of passes and value added.

"Moreover, in February 2004, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools and Colleges described Priestley as 'a particularly successful college' - one of only 15 in the country in his annual report."

Now borough council bosses are being asked to agree proposals that could lift Warrington to the number one position.

Malcolm Roxburgh, director of education at the borough council, said: "We are now working on the action plan for the areas we need to address and work on becoming even better still."

In the report, published in October, Cheshire and Warrington were handed an overall grade of 'good', which is the second highest grade handed out by Ofsted inspectors in the 14-19 age group.

The inspection looked at education provision in Warrington and Cheshire local education authorities, Connexions and the Learning and Skills Council.

Liz Davis, executive director of LSC Cheshire and Warrington, said: "This inspection is not a starting point for us but a milestone in a journey that was already under way to ensure that every young person in the area has access to high quality learning that meets their needs, as well as those of local employers and communities."

All four bodies have to come up with a plan of action and Town Hall bosses will meet on Monday night to debate Warrington's.