Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead, CH42 6RR · Wirral · secondary school
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10th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 413 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.5 · 11 | 30% | 0.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.02 · 52 | 25% | 1.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.8 · 23 | 10% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prenton High School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Debate Club, the Aspire+ Programme, Girls in Maths, and the Maths STEM Challenge. They compete in the Wirral School Games and attend the Wimbledon 2024 event. Arts activities include Theatre Visits and the British Music Experience. Trips go to Unilever, Port Sunlight, York, Storeton Woods, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, LIPA, Waterstones, and Wirral Met College.
Getting in
The published school roll is 770 pupils against a stated capacity of 790. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Prenton High School for Girls
Overview
Prenton High School for Girls continues to be a good school, described as a "caring community" where pupils are proud to belong. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering an environment where students feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being "polite and respectful" in lessons and during social times.
- Subject leaders have designed "suitably broad and ambitious" curriculums that meet the specific needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and show "infectious enthusiasm," which pupils respond to readily.
- Leaders effectively identify and support pupils with weak reading knowledge, helping them become "more confident readers."
- Staff workload is protected by leaders and governors who share a "strong moral purpose" to promote well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, insufficient thought has been given to the retention of learning, meaning some pupils struggle to recall prior knowledge and make connections. Leaders should ensure teachers "revisit key topics and concepts to ensure that learning is regularly reinforced."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are well-trained to identify risks and share concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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