Pensby High School

URN: 105101 • Wirral CH61 6XN

Overview

Name
Pensby High School
URN
105101
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevin Flanagan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01513420570
Website
Visit
Address
Irby Road, Wirral CH61 6XN

Summary

Pensby High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Wirral, with a current enrolment of 920 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 900. The school operates under the ethos of "Care, Respect, Inspire," which is integral to its culture and educational approach. This ethos is reinforced through a dedicated CRI Programme that emphasizes core values such as Attitude, Resilience, and Aspiration, fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive.

The school prioritises a broad curriculum that encourages both academic success and personal development. Pensby High School provides various extracurricular activities to enhance students' learning experiences and promote community engagement. The staff is committed to professional development and works collaboratively with external partners to continually improve educational outcomes.

Since the merger of Pensby High School for Girls and Boys in 2015, the school has made significant progress, achieving results that place it in the top third of schools nationally by 2019. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr. Kevin Flanagan, emphasizes the importance of nurturing each student's potential within a safe and inclusive community.

Key details

LA
Wirral
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
900
Pupils
920
Boys
538
Girls
382
FSM %
23.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 920 538 382 900 23.60
2024-09-11 902 507 395 890 21.20
2023-09-11 837 484 353 890 18.60
2022-09-11 837 484 353 890 18.60
2021-09-11 791 446 345 890 16.10
2020-09-11 734 391 343 890 14.20

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