Is Prenton High School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 10th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Prenton High School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Prenton High School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.8 (England: 46.2). 27.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Prenton High School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Prenton High School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Prenton High School for Girls

Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 6RR

Local ranking10th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

790

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 30 November 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 27.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 49.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 153

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 781
Girls: 770 (100%)
Capacity: 790 (97% full)
SEND: 19.7%
FSM Eligible: 45.1%
EAL: 12.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,140/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 15.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 41.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.8%
White Other: 3.1%
Other: 2.2%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%

81.4%

White British

5.8%

Asian Bangladeshi

3.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01516448113

aylingl@prentonhighschool.co.uk

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Hesketh Avenue

Birkenhead, North West

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Administrative

URN: 137130
UKPRN: 10034777
Establishment No.: 4010
Trust: PRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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