Established | 20th century |
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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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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]
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]