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Pensby High School

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Pensby High School

Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 6XN

Foundation school
Pupils
920
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.6%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
42.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.0%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
5.8%
EBacc 9-4
9.9%
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About Pensby High School

Pensby High School is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 920 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Irby Road, Wirral, CH61 6XN | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pensby High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pensby High School

What is Pensby High School's Ofsted rating?
Pensby High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Pensby High School's latest exam results?
Pensby High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pensby High School located?
Pensby High School is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH61 6XN).
How many pupils attend Pensby High School?
Pensby High School has around 920 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pensby High School with other schools?
View Pensby High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.