Pensby High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Pensby High School
Address: Irby Road, Heswall
Town/City: Wirral
County: Merseyside
Postcode: CH61 6XN
Telephone Number: 0151 342 0570
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Kevin Flanagan
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 915 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25%

Location and administration

URN: 105101
DfE Number: 344/4058
UKPRN: 10005038
UPRN: 42132716
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Wirral West (E14001589)
Electoral Ward: Pensby and Thingwall (E05000969)

Easting & Northing: 325950E, 383512N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 20' 38.18" N 3° 6' 48.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5R8VVP+HH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ladymount Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Pensby Primary School (1.0km)
  3. Stanley School (1.2km)
  4. Irby Primary School (1.6km)
  5. Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (1.8km)
  6. Heswall Primary School (1.9km)
  7. Thingwall Primary School (2.0km)
  8. Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School (2.1km)
  9. Gayton Primary School (3.0km)
  10. Greasby Junior School (3.0km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Ann Allister - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Allan Brame - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mrs Zoe Broadfield - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 May 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Challoner - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Flanagan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Tracy Graham - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2027.
  • Mr Roger Henshaw - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mrs Marie Pennington - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mr Steve Row - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Mark Sutherberry - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2028.
  • Mrs Sara Teare - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Michael Weston - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2028.