Schools in Prenton
13 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead High School Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–19 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Ridgeway High School Foundation school | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Anselm's College Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Hillside Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Prenton Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–19 | — |
| Prenton Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| The Observatory School Community special school | No overall grade (2025) | 7–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.