The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 66.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Ms Mina Shahi (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ballantyne Drive, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7XG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 959m away
Leasowe Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Special school · 1.0km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wirral Wrap
Independent · 1.1km away
Wallasey School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chapelhill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Prenton, CH43 7XG, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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