
Best Schools in Prenton
28 schools in Prenton
Key Facts
- Prenton has 29 schools, with 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Prenton have 38.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, significantly below the national average of 61.0%, with 2,779 pupils across 10 schools.
- Secondary schools in Prenton have a Progress 8 score of -0.06, an Attainment 8 score of 46.46, and 48.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, compared to national averages.
- Prenton's primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.7%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.78, with £9,717 spent per pupil, compared to national averages.
Top Nurseries in Prenton
16 nurseries in Prenton
Top Primary Schools in Prenton
10 primary schools in Prenton
Birkenhead School
Prenton, CH43 2JD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils892
P/T Ratio–
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Prenton, CH43 9QR
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence10.0%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio17.6
SJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Ofsted
Good
Prenton, CH43 5UT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence5.8%
Pupils237
P/T Ratio21.6
Birkenhead High School Academy
Ofsted
Good
Prenton, CH43 1TY
Academy · All-through · Ages 3–19 · Girls
Progress 8+0.43
Attainment 847.7
KS2 Expected72%
Pupils1,226
Top Secondary Schools in Prenton
3 secondary schools in Prenton
Top Special Schools in Prenton
1 special schools in Prenton
Top Independent Schools in Prenton
1 independent schools in Prenton
Frequently Asked Questions
Prenton has 28 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Prenton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 52% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,824 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.
