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The Prescot School
Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Merseyside, L34 3NB, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
915
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.5, the school shows some strengths in academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 93% for GCSE results nationally. However, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents. The recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, and the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 4% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 35.5 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other3.5%
Black African3.4%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.43136, -2.81149 · L34 3NB
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN142798
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.prescotschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Prescot School rated by Ofsted?
The Prescot School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is The Prescot School a good school?
The Prescot School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 The Prescot School in GCSEs?
The Prescot School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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