The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Gregory Chiswell (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7QT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Observatory School's Ofsted rating?
The Observatory School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Observatory School?
The Observatory School currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Observatory School take?
The Observatory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is The Observatory School?
The Observatory School is in Prenton, CH43 7QT, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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