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Presfield High School and Specialist College
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
131
Capacity
88
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
149%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although it faces challenges in GCSE performance, with only 35% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The overall GCSE Attainment 8 score of 16.1 suggests that there is room for improvement in academic outcomes. However, the school serves a smaller population of 131 students, which may foster a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 16.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 35% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 15% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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53.66663, -2.96247 · PR9 8PA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104977
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.presfieldschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Presfield High School and Specialist College rated by Ofsted?
Presfield High School and Specialist College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2013.
Is Presfield High School and Specialist College a good school?
Presfield High School and Specialist College scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Presfield High School and Specialist College in GCSEs?
Presfield High School and Specialist College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.1. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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