Prenton High School for Girls
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Attainment 8 of 38.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.20, 0.25]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 38.9 | — | 48.1% | 42.2% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 154 | 41.2 | +0.02 | 53.9% | 37.7% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 42.3 | -0.03 | 52.0% | 39.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 154 | 48.2 | +0.17 | 66.0% | 40.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wirral for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137130 |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lisa Ayling |
| Trust | PRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CH42 6RR |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | 43.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR
www.prentonhighschool.co.ukView local authority page1516448113| DfE number | 4010 |
| UKPRN | 10034777 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |