131
Pupils · 2024/25
3%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySefton
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Presfield High School and Specialist College · Secondary with sixth form · Sefton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
131
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
3%
FSM eligible
33%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8PA
Local authority
Sefton
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 131 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 33% | 11% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 123 | 7.2 | 100% | 2% | 31% | 13% | 50% |
| 2022/23 | 123 | 6.7 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 12% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 6.3 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 12% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 111 | 6.2 | 100% | 2% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 106 | 5.6 | 100% | 1% | 51% | 6% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 97 | 6.2 | 100% | 1% | 44% | 7% | 17% |
| 2016/17 | 93 | 6.0 | 100% | 1% | 46% | 6% | 23% |
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