Schools in Prenton
There are 13 schools in Prenton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Wirral local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Prenton (7)
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CH43 7XG
- Co-op Academy HillsideAcademy converter · CH43 9HG
- Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH43 2HT
- Prenton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH43 0RQ
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led · CH43 5UT
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH43 7TE
- St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH43 9QR
Secondary schools in Prenton (2)
- Ridgeway High SchoolFoundation school · CH43 9EB
- St Anselm's CollegeAcademy converter · CH43 1UQ
All-through schools in Prenton (1)
- Birkenhead High School AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CH43 1TY
Other phases in Prenton (3)
- Birkenhead SchoolOther independent school · CH43 2JD
- Prenton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · CH43 5SY
- The Observatory SchoolCommunity special school · CH43 7QT
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Prenton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 13 open schools with a Prenton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Prenton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Prenton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.