What does the admissions demand data show for The Prescot School?

The Prescot School recorded 132 first-choice applications and 202 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.7 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does The Prescot School offer SEND support?

DfE data for The Prescot School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment, and 3 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are The Prescot School's exam results?

The Prescot School's published exam results include: 23% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 35.5. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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The Prescot School

Knowsley, L34 3NBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

May 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.7×

First choices did not exceed offers made

132 1st-choice / 202 offers made

Ranking

#3,045

of 3,141 nationally

About The Prescot School

The Prescot School is a state-funded secondary school in Knowsley, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 915 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,050.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement (8 May 2024). The published Attainment 8 score was 35.5 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 132 first-preference applications and 202 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Knowsley, L34 3NB
Headteacher	Mr Matthew Reynolds
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	915
Free School Meals (FSM)	52.6%
School Capacity	915 / 1,050 (87% full)

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Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024

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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The Prescot School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.

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How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
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Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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The Prescot School

Knowsley, L34 3NBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

May 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.7×

First choices did not exceed offers made

132 1st-choice / 202 offers made

Ranking

#3,045

of 3,141 nationally

About The Prescot School

The Prescot School is a state-funded secondary school in Knowsley, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 915 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,050.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Knowsley, L34 3NB
Headteacher	Mr Matthew Reynolds
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	915
Free School Meals (FSM)	52.6%
School Capacity	915 / 1,050 (87% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prescot School

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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The Prescot School

About The Prescot School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About The Prescot School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

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The Prescot School

About The Prescot School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About The Prescot School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information