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Prenton High School for Girls
Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.8 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
781
Capacity
790
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, which places it in the top 84% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 33% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though parents may want to consider its strengths in comparison to local and national averages.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2014Older 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
White Other3.1%
Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.36885, -3.02565 · CH42 6RR
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN137130
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.prentonhighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Prenton High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Prenton High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2014.
Is Prenton High School for Girls a good school?
Prenton High School for Girls scores 24.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Prenton High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Prenton High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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