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The Prescot School

Knowsley, L34 3NBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
Progress 8
-1.08
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
109 1st-choice / 188 places
Ranking
#3,045
of 3,141 nationally

About The Prescot School

The Prescot School is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Knowsley, currently operating below its capacity of 1,050 with 915 pupils on roll. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 52%, a figure that places the school well above both the national average and the typical Knowsley secondary intake. Despite having room for more students, the school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 293 applications for 188 places, with 108 offers going to first-preference families out of 109 first-preference applications. This suggests strong local demand, even as the school navigates a challenging intake profile. The headteacher is Matthew Reynolds, and the school has no sixth form or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKnowsley Park Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L34 3NB
HeadteacherMatthew Reynolds
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils915
Free School Meals (FSM)52.0%
School Capacity915 / 1,050 (87% full)

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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.

Facilities

10
Tennis CourtsLibrarySwimming PoolAstro TurfMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

NetballFootballRugbyCross CountryGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningYoung EnterpriseEco ClubScience ClubDebateChessNewspaperDramaCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Prescot School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.