Schools in Prenton
12 schools with a Prenton postal address: 7 primary, 2 secondary, 2 all-through, plus 1 special. 1 is independent. 2 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (7)
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Co-op Academy HillsideState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Prenton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68%
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 48%
Secondary schools (2)
- Ridgeway High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 39.2
- St Anselm's CollegeGrammar · Ages 11–18 · Boys · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 57.2
All-through schools (2)
- Birkenhead High School AcademyState · Ages 3–19 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 50.5 Oversubscribed
- Birkenhead SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 44.6
Special schools (1)
- The Observatory SchoolState special · Ages 7–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 5.9
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Prenton may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data