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Prenton High School for Girls

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corporate_farePRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

location_onBirkenhead, CH42 6RR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

780

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Attainment 8

38.9

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Wirral

#2,681 of 3,216 nationally

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Prenton High School for Girls is a Academy converter secondary school in Birkenhead, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Prenton High School for Girls is an academy converter in Birkenhead, Wirral, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. The school has approximately 781 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, placing the school #13 in Wirral and #2,681 of 3,216 nationally. 33.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

33.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.2%

Entering EBacc42.20%

EBacc APS3.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.70%

EBacc APS3.5

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.62

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.98

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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29 November 2017

Inspection Report

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27 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-11-29

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-27

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-05-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 781 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	781	30	3.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	785	54	6.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	773	41	5.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	781	64	8.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	779	84	10.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	779	70	9.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	780	78	10.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	780	88	11.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	779	36	4.6%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	779	67	8.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	788	56	7.1%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	791	36	4.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	787	27	3.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	788	28	3.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	773	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	773	16	2.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	775	33	4.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	780	14	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	780	38	4.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	786	26	3.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	771	25	3.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	779	18	2.3%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	790	49	6.2%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	749	13	1.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	751	29	3.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	756	33	4.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 59 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree36%

disagree33%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree21%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree22%

disagree33%

strongly disagree11%

dont know11%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree36%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree23%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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