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Prenton High School for Girls

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Prenton High School for Girls

Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 6RR

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.8%
Basics 9-5
32.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.346.4
2023/2441.246.4
2024/2538.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.030.00
2023/24+0.020.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.2%
EBacc APS
3.32
EBacc 9-5
5.2%
EBacc 9-4
18.2%
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St John Plessington Catholic College
1.63 km away · Academy converter
Good
Co-op Academy Bebington
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Good
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
2.39 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Prenton High School for Girls

Prenton High School for Girls is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 781 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6RR | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Prenton High School for Girls

What is Prenton High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Prenton High School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Prenton High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Prenton High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Prenton High School for Girls located?
Prenton High School for Girls is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH42 6RR).
How many pupils attend Prenton High School for Girls?
Prenton High School for Girls has around 781 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Prenton High School for Girls with other schools?
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