The Prescot School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Prescot School.

Liverpool, L343NB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
30.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
41.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Knowsley Park Lane
Prescot
Liverpool, L343NB
Phone
1514778680
Website
prescotschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142798
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, L34 3NB
Website
http://www.prescotschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
890
Free School Meals
51.7% (460 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
English Attainment 8:
6.9
Maths Attainment 8:
6.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
Ebacc English:
86.7%
Ebacc Entry:
14.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.8%
Ebacc Languages:
28.9%
Ebacc Maths:
94.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
89.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.08
Progress 8 Range:
-1.29 to -0.86

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
890 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Kindness - Integrity - Tenacity"

Kindness Integrity Tenacity

Catholic values; Religious Studies follows the Knowsley SACRE and the school aims to develop Catholic values within its curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: The Prescot School is described as an inclusive school with a vision for all students to achieve academic potential and to develop holistically, living happy and successful lives. It is situated in a state‑of‑the‑art building and is part of The Heath Family Multi-Academy Trust, with leadership from the Principal who expresses ambition for growth and high standards of teaching and learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sports clubs Drama Art Music Languages Technology

Facilities

State-of-the-art building with exceptional learning and recreational facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum is broad and balanced and is supported by a two‑week timetable to maximise learning. The school uses Subject Knowledge Organisers (SKOs) for Years 7–9 and provides revision and learning strategies for students. Key Stage 4 offers a wide range of GCSE and BTEC courses; all pupils take GCSEs in Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, and either Combined or separate Sciences and at least one Humanities; the English Baccalaureate is available (English, Maths, Science, MFL and Humanities). PSHCE includes RE, Citizenship, Careers and sex education and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award. Learning Portals and School Services include Office 365, ClassCharts, eLibrary Service, ParentPay, and Think Knowsley; additional tools include Tassomai (Science), Century Tech (English), and Sparx Maths.

SEND Provision

SEND provision follows an internal referral system. Parents are informed when a child is placed on SEND support. Four SEND categories are defined: Communication and interaction; Cognition and learning; Social, mental and emotional health; Sensory and/or physical. The school uses provisions under the Equality Act 2010 and maintains an accessibility plan and Local Offer links.

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