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 | 902 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.21%
Girls: 43.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 82 | 185 |
| 8 | 100 | 85 | 185 |
| 9 | 105 | 86 | 191 |
| 10 | 114 | 62 | 176 |
| 11 | 85 | 80 | 165 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-09-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.28 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| 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 |
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Gayton Primary School
Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 8PZ |
1.84 miles |
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Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR |
1.88 miles |
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Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School
Rigby Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RE |
1.95 miles |
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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 |
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7LS |
2.27 miles |
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Brookdale Primary School
Escolme Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1SE |
2.42 miles |
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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 |
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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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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Wirral, CH49 5LA |
2.35 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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Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
3.75 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, 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 |
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Birket Avenue, Leasowe, CH46 1RA |
4.34 miles |