Prenton High School for Girls

Prenton High School for Girls
Established 20th century
Type Comprehensive
Religion Non-denominational
Headteacher Mrs Dixon
Chair Mr Roper
Specialism Science College, Arts College
Location Hesketh Avenue
Birkenhead
WIRRAL
CH42 6RR
England
Local authority Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
DfE URN 105093
Ofsted Reports
Students 635
Gender Girls Only
Ages 11–16
Houses Bedford, Hesketh, Riviera
Publication High Life
Website Prenton High School homepage

Prenton High School for Girls is a Comprehensive school for girls between the ages of 11 and 16 in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Wirral, England.

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Overview

This school is smaller than average and serves approximately 750 female students in an area of significant social and economic disadvantage. About one-third of students are selected for grammar school education. The school became a specialist college for science,maths and the visual arts in July 2007.[1]

The school is divided into three houses, each defined by its own colour: Bedford (green), Hesketh (yellow) and Riviera (red).[2]

Performance

In October 2007, the school was described as "an outstanding school" and received ratings of good or excellent in all areas rated by the Ofsted inspection team.[1]

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