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Pensby High School
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral CH61 6XN
Pensby High School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Wirral). It has about 900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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