The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 781
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 43.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- PRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Lisa Ayling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Drive Primary School
Primary · Very close
Horizons Independent School
Independent · 647m away
Devonshire Park Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Well Lane Primary School
Primary · 864m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rock Ferry High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Mersey Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Utopia
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prenton High School for Girls a selective school?
No. Prenton High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Prenton High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Prenton High School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prenton High School for Girls?
Prenton High School for Girls currently has 781 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prenton High School for Girls take?
Prenton High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Prenton High School for Girls?
Prenton High School for Girls is in Birkenhead, CH42 6RR, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prenton High School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Prenton High School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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