Pensby High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Address | Irby Road, CH61 6XN |
| School Website | www.pensbyhighschool.org |
| Telephone | 1513420570 |
| URN | 105101 |
School Census
| Total | 884 |
| Girls/Boys | 378/506 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.8%/57.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 190 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2018 | Good |
| 18/09/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 17 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 September 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 April 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 25 February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 30 January 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 25 September 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 31.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.86 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 626 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 694 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 175 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 740 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 250 |
| As third preference | 151 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 744 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 542 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 457 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 151 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 364 |
| As first preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 66 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 41% |
| no | 59% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 56% |
| no | 44% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Portal Road, , CH61 5YD
Pensby Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Greenbank Drive, , CH61 5UE
Stanley School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Greenbank Drive, , CH61 5UE