Pensby High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Irby Road Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH61 6XN |
| Phone | 01513420570 |
| Reference Number | 105101 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 920 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.48%
Girls: 41.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 77 | 200 |
| 8 | 104 | 78 | 182 |
| 9 | 99 | 82 | 181 |
| 10 | 100 | 85 | 185 |
| 11 | 112 | 60 | 172 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-05-22 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Portal Road, Pensby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 5YD |
0.4 miles |
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Pensby Primary School
Greenbank Drive, Pensby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 5UE |
0.61 miles |
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Stanley School
Greenbank Drive, Pensby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 5UE |
0.73 miles |
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Irby Primary School
Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR |
0.96 miles |
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Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH |
1.1 miles |
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Heswall Primary School
Whitfield Lane, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 7SD |
1.16 miles |
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Thingwall Primary School
Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 7UG |
1.24 miles |
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Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Thurstaston Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 4SA |
1.33 miles |
|
Gayton Primary School
Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 8PZ |
1.84 miles |
|
Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR |
1.88 miles |
|
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Rigby Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RE |
1.95 miles |
|
Barnston Primary School
Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 1XW |
2.05 miles |
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Greasby Infant School
Barker Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3NX |
2.14 miles |
|
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7LS |
2.27 miles |
|
Brookdale Primary School
Escolme Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1SE |
2.42 miles |
|
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
New Hey Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LE |
2.54 miles |
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Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
2.54 miles |
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 8HB |
2.66 miles |
|
Fender Primary School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 8HB |
2.66 miles |
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Avalon School
Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 2HE |
2.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA |
2.34 miles |
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Foxfield School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 5LF |
2.59 miles |
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Calday Grange Grammar School
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG |
2.62 miles |
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Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG |
2.72 miles |
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Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ |
2.97 miles |
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Hilbre High School
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ |
2.99 miles |
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Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB |
3.05 miles |
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West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH |
3.71 miles |
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Horizons Independent School
60 Mendip Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH42 8NU |
3.75 miles |
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Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
3.75 miles |
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Wirral Wrap
Summerhill House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 9LB |
3.77 miles |
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West Kirby Grammar School
Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP |
3.8 miles |
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Neston High School
Raby Park Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH |
4.02 miles |
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Prenton High School for Girls
Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR |
4.04 miles |
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Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY |
4.04 miles |
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Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AF |
4.12 miles |
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Co-op Academy Bebington
Higher Bebington Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2PS |
4.13 miles |
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Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AQ |
4.17 miles |
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St Anselm's College
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ |
4.19 miles |
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ |
4.32 miles |