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Pensby High School

Foundation school · Wirral · CH61 6XN

Ages 11–18 · 915 pupils · Wirral

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

43.7

Overall absence

7.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.28
−20+2
Attainment 843.7
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+68%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.8%
Unauthorised4.1%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
923

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

915 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
915
Boys / girls
535 / 380
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
915 / 900 (102%)
Free school meals
25%
FSM pupils
229
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Flanagan

Location

Address
Irby Road, Heswall
Postcode
CH61 6XN
Town
Wirral
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Wirral
District
Wirral
Constituency
Wirral West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Wirral, Wirral, 915 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25%.

Open schools in Wirral
79
Secondary schools in Wirral
11
Academies among open schools in Wirral
51% (40)
Open schools in CH61
7
Secondary in CH61
1
Open schools in Wirral LA
136
Secondary in Wirral LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WirralNear CH61

  • Calday Grange Grammar School

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    Wirral · CH48 8GG · Wirral

    Ages 11–18

    • Att864.7
    • P80.3
    • Absence5.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • Woodchurch High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Wirral · CH49 7NG · Wirral

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.6
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence10.7%

    2.7 miles away

  • Upton Hall School FCJ

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Wirral · CH49 6LJ · Wirral

    Ages 11–18

    • Att868.2
    • P80.9
    • Absence5.4%

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  • Hilbre High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Wirral · CH48 6EQ · Wirral

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-0.4
    • Absence10.3%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Kevin Flanagan
Telephone
01513420570
Website
www.pensbyhighschool.org

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