Pensby High School Catchment Area
Pensby High School is a foundation secondary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 920 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
920
Pupils
900
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Pensby High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Pensby High School are allocated by Wirral using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →Pensby High School — School Information
- Full address
- Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 6XN
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105101
Other Secondary Schools in Wirral
If Pensby High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wirral are the next closest alternatives.
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH63 3AF
West Kirby Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH48 5DP
Wirral Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH63 3AQ
Upton Hall School FCJ Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH49 6LJ
Hilbre High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH48 6EQ
Woodchurch High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH49 7NG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pensby High School
Is Pensby High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Pensby High School currently has 920 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Pensby High School? ▾
Admission to Pensby High School is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Pensby High School cover? ▾
Pensby High School is a secondary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pensby High School? ▾
Pensby High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.