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Presfield High School and Specialist College
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- Sefton District PR9 8PA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Improving GCSE results demonstrate the school鈥檚 success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Much work is done with pupils in Year 7 to ensure that behaviour for learning is strong.
Qualifications and Training: Effective training ensures staff and governors have a good awareness of safeguarding issues.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders hold teachers accountable for pupils鈥� progress through a rigorous system for managing staff performance.
Strengths and Challenges: The difference teaching assistants make to pupils鈥� academic progress is too variable in writing and mathematics.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have regular social activities and informal contact opportunities.
Communication: Parents feel well informed about their children鈥檚 progress through regular reviews.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take decisive action in response to areas for improvement from the last inspection.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders celebrate pupils鈥� achievements academically and socially.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff identify pupils鈥� vulnerabilities in individualised plans to keep them safe from harm.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� work shows a keen awareness of online safety, which is reinforced throughout the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: During break and lunchtimes, staff provide a range of enrichment activities to develop pupils鈥� self-esteem and confidence.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance in the sixth form builds on students鈥� aspirations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The care and nurture that teaching assistants provide is exceptional.
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Presfield High School and Specialist College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 123 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"If you have met one autistic child, you have met ONE autistic child."
Stephen Shore, MD.
We are an accepting and joyful school that values maximising the potential of each of our unique children.
Parents decide to enrol their kids in a specialty school so that they can advance socially and academically.
We value social development advancements just as much as academic advancements.
This emphasis on social growth does not imply that we have low expectations for intellectual advancement.
Our main goal is to help students become more employable while challenging the present rates (16%) of autistic persons who have stable jobs.
With an average fine points score at KS2 that is -10.9 below the national average, the prior attainment on arrival to the school is severely below the national standards (ROL Dec 2016).
95% of English and 79% of Math students in grades 9 through 11 in 2016鈥�17 entered the school with only teacher鈥揳ssessed KS2 data.
We want our students to respect not only themselves but also other people and the environment in which we live.
Our goal is for our learning environment to honour each student's accomplishments and reflect their needs.
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Stephen Shore, MD.
We are an accepting and joyful school that values maximising the potential of each of our unique children.
Parents decide to enrol their kids in a specialty school so that they can advance socially and academically.
We value social development advancements just as much as academic advancements.
This emphasis on social growth does not imply that we have low expectations for intellectual advancement.
Our main goal is to help students become more employable while challenging the present rates (16%) of autistic persons who have stable jobs.
With an average fine points score at KS2 that is -10.9 below the national average, the prior attainment on arrival to the school is severely below the national standards (ROL Dec 2016).
95% of English and 79% of Math students in grades 9 through 11 in 2016鈥�17 entered the school with only teacher鈥揳ssessed KS2 data.
We want our students to respect not only themselves but also other people and the environment in which we live.
Our goal is for our learning environment to honour each student's accomplishments and reflect their needs.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | 7.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| 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 | -1.80 | 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 | 9.7 | 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 | 0% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 38.07% | 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 | 0% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.26 | 2.58 | 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 | 100% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.81% | 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 | -2.12 | 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 | 12.7 | 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 | 0% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% | 42.52% | 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 | 0% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.42 | 2.9 | 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 | 100% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -1.67 | 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 | 9.6 | 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 | 0% | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.42% | 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 | 0% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 2.8 | 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 | 100% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 69% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.7% | 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 | -1.95 | 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 | 8.6 | 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 | 0% | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.28% | 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 | 0% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.25 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 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 | -1.88 | 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 | 6.7 | 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 | 0% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.88% | 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 | 0% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.24% | 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 | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Presfield High School and Specialist College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1