Presfield High School and Specialist College

A good community special school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Presfield High School and Specialist College.

Southport, PR98PA Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Preston New Road
Churchtown
Southport, PR98PA
Phone
1704227831
Website
presfieldschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104977
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8PA
Website
www.presfieldschool.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
88 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
123
Free School Meals
31.1% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (123 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
50.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
123 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Presfield High School always shaping Futures and Changing Lives"

The Presfield Way aims to shape futures and change lives through a set of core beliefs built upon working together, building resilience and advocating for our pupil’s needs. We are an inclusive and happy school which believes in maximising the potential for all our unique students. If you have met one person with autism, you’ve met ONE person with autism

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lucy McLoughlin emphasises high expectations, an inclusive environment, and The Presfield Way to shape futures and change lives.

Curriculum Highlights

Three pathways of education – Skills for Life, Parallel and Formal. Pathways in Sixth Form with a new A Level Programme (first run within the school). Careers curriculum mapped to Gatsby Benchmark. Pathways underpinned by National Autistic Society guidance. Besoke transition packages for Year 7 and Sixth Form transitions

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Presfield School are completed through Sefton Local Authority SEN Department. Pupils are required to have (or be in the process of receiving) an Education, Health Care Plan which details a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers.

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