The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (149% full)
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 131
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Lucy McLoughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Crossens Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Churchtown Primary School
Primary · 521m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 534m away
Stanley High School
Secondary · 890m away
Marshside Primary School
Primary · 913m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Presfield High School and Specialist College's Ofsted rating?
Presfield High School and Specialist College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Presfield High School and Specialist College?
Presfield High School and Specialist College currently has 131 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Presfield High School and Specialist College take?
Presfield High School and Specialist College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Presfield High School and Specialist College?
Presfield High School and Specialist College is in Southport, PR9 8PA, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Presfield High School and Specialist College have a sixth form?
Yes, Presfield High School and Specialist College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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