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The Prescot School
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- Prescot L34 3NB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Some older pupils have gaps in their learning due to previous curriculums.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons but behaviour outside is more variable.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are at different stages of applying new training.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not check pupils鈥� learning as carefully as they should.
Communication: The school values feedback from parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally positive about school improvements.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through Ofsted Parent View and school community events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School listens to and acts on student council's views and ideas.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has strengthened staff expertise through training and new appointments.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has raised expectations but needs consistent enforcement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils join sports teams, dance clubs and talent shows.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils, including those with SEND, have low uptake of these opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils value the wealth of information about careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils feel well informed about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive relevant support and learn well alongside peers.
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The Prescot School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 890 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the new head of school, it gives me great pride to welcome you to The Prescot School.
The Heath Family Trust (Northwest), which we joined as a converter academy in August 2016, includes The Prescot School.
This year, we have a new leadership structure with a Head of School who spends the entire week at The Prescot School and an executive Head Teacher who works with the Head of School, staff, and students for 2.5 days.
The school is committed to providing high-quality instruction at an appropriate pace and level of difficulty.
We cherish the work that the children generate and recognise accomplishments and progress in a variety of ways all year long.
Our students serve as great representatives for our school and collaborate with staff members in a range of leadership positions to make sure they are an important part of our school community.
Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time during the day to observe The Prescot School in action. Visitors to the school frequently remark on the welcoming and joyful environment they experience as well as the positive and purposeful environment that is there.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you and working with you to make sure your child is secure, happy, and reaches their full potential in all areas of learning so they can have fulfilling lives.
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The Heath Family Trust (Northwest), which we joined as a converter academy in August 2016, includes The Prescot School.
This year, we have a new leadership structure with a Head of School who spends the entire week at The Prescot School and an executive Head Teacher who works with the Head of School, staff, and students for 2.5 days.
The school is committed to providing high-quality instruction at an appropriate pace and level of difficulty.
We cherish the work that the children generate and recognise accomplishments and progress in a variety of ways all year long.
Our students serve as great representatives for our school and collaborate with staff members in a range of leadership positions to make sure they are an important part of our school community.
Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time during the day to observe The Prescot School in action. Visitors to the school frequently remark on the welcoming and joyful environment they experience as well as the positive and purposeful environment that is there.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you and working with you to make sure your child is secure, happy, and reaches their full potential in all areas of learning so they can have fulfilling lives.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 48% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.88 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 12.9% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 27.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 16.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 3.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.81 | 1.83 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 85.38% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 75.13% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 7.88% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 15.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 4.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 7.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 1.98 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 83.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 78.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 3.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 9.63% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.88% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 1 | 10.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 4 | 23.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 2.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 4.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.7 | 1.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 78.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 72.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 46.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 7.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% 1 | 11.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 24.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 16.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 2 | 3.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 3 | 5.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.63 | 1.73 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 75.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 67.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 40.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 13.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 26.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 12.56% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 2.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 3.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 79.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 128 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 61.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 4.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Prescot School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
