Presfield High School and Specialist College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Presfield High School and Specialist College
Address: Preston New Road, Churchtown
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR9 8PA
Telephone Number: 01704 227831
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy McLoughlin
Capacity: 88
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 132 (76% boys & 24% girls)
Enrollment: 150% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.4%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 104977
DfE Number: 343/7004
UKPRN: 10017560
UPRN: 41074892
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Meols (E05000945)

Easting & Northing: 336504E, 419336N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 2.17" N 2° 57' 44.45" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM28Q+W3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Peterhouse School (0.1km)
  2. Larkfield Primary School (0.1km)
  3. Crossens Nursery School (0.1km)
  4. Churchtown Primary School (0.5km)
  5. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  6. Stanley High School (0.9km)
  7. Marshside Primary School (0.9km)
  8. St John's Church of England Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  10. Holy Family Catholic Primary School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Christopher Baumber - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Burton - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Griffiths - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2029.
  • Ms Vickie Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Amanda Hesketh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mrs Gemma MacDonald - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2027.
  • Mrs Natalie Maher - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mrs Jenna McKenna - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mrs Lucy McLoughlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
  • Mr David Menagh - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Woods - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2028.