Presfield High School and Specialist College
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Address | Preston New Road, PR9 8PA |
| URN | 104977 |
School Census
| Total | 123 |
| Girls/Boys | 23/100 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 18.7%/81.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/03/2013 | Good |
| 10/12/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 5.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 | -1.63 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.26 |
| Progress 8 | -1.79 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.42 |
| Progress 8 | -2.12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Peterhouse School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Preston New Road, , PR9 8PA
Larkfield Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Preston New Road, , PR9 8PA
Churchtown Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Cuthbert's Road, , PR9 7NN
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Radnor Drive, , PR9 9RR
Stanley High School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fleetwood Road, , PR9 9TF
Marshside Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elswick Road, , PR9 9XA