Prenton High School for Girls
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| Prenton High School for Girls | |
| Established | 20th century |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Religious affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Headteacher | Mrs Dixon |
| Chair | Mr Roper |
| Specialism | Science College, Arts College |
| Location | Hesketh Avenue Prenton Rock Ferry Birkenhead Wirral Merseyside CH42 6RR England |
| LEA | Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Ofsted number | 105093 |
| Students | 645 |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Ages | 11 to 16 |
| Houses | Bedford, Hesketh, Riviera |
| Publication | High Life |
| Website | Prenton High School homepage |
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Prenton High School for Girls is a Comprehensive school for girls between the ages of 11 and 16 in Prenton, Wirral, England.
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[edit] Overview
This school is smaller than average and serves approximately 650 female students in an an area of significant social and economic disadvantage. About one-third of students are selected for grammar school education. The school became a specialist college for science and the visual arts in July 2007.[1]
The school is divided into three houses, each defined by its own colour: Bedford (green), Hesketh (yellow) and Riviera (red).[2]
[edit] Performance
In October 2007, the school was described as "an outstanding school" and received ratings of good or excellent in all areas rated by the Ofsted inspection team.[1]
