The Prescot School

About The Prescot School

The Prescot School is an academy converter in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 915 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 (2025/26). 52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Knowsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

915 / 1,050 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Knowsley Park Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L34 3NB

Phone

01514593580

Headteacher

Matthew Reynolds

Website

http://www.prescotschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Prescot School?

The Prescot School is an academy converter in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Prescot School have?

The Prescot School has 915 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Prescot School's Ofsted rating?

The Prescot School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does The Prescot School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Prescot School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Prescot School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Prescot School is part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST).

Where is The Prescot School?

The Prescot School is located at Knowsley Park Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L34 3NB.