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Pensby High School
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 6XN, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.1 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
920
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 56% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%. Overall, it's a strong option in the Wirral area, balancing decent academic outcomes with a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2018Older 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| 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%. | 73% | Top 33% UK |
| 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| 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%. | 14% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.34330, -3.11370 · CH61 6XN
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105101
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.pensbyhighschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Pensby High School rated by Ofsted?
Pensby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2018.
Is Pensby High School a good school?
Pensby High School scores 49.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Pensby High School in GCSEs?
Pensby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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