Located in Birkenhead, Bidston Avenue Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bidston Avenue Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tollemache Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0DQ |
| Website: | http://www.bidstonavenue.wirral.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01516521594 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr S.G. Brady |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151405 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 403 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Tollemache Road , Claughton CH41 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Infant School Tollemache Road , CH41 0DQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Avenue Junior School Tollemache Road , CH41 0DQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Portland Laird Street , Claughton CH41 0AB | - not rated | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Anselm's College Manor Hill , CH43 1UQ | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkenhead Park School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | 2out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Park Road South , CH43 4UY | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | - not rated | 342 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Hospitals' School 157 Park Road North , Claughton CH41 0EZ | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 96 Bidston Road , Oxton CH43 6TW | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kilgarth School Cavendish Street , CH41 8BA | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.