Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School, based in Prenton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has around 421 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 66.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ballantyne Drive, Prenton, CH43 7XG |
| Website: | http://www.bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01516520673 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Mina Shahi |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131281 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 421 |
| Number of Boys: | 229 |
| Number of Girls: | 192 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.50% | 381 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Bidston CofE Primary School Ballantyne Drive , Bidston CH43 7XG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston CofE Infant School Ballantyne Drive , Bidston CH43 7XG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School Ballantyne Drive , Bidston CH43 7XG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballantyne Junior School Ballantyne Drive , Bidston CH43 7XG | - not rated | 102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyner Primary School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley School Oxley Avenue , Moreton L46 1QA | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallasey School Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Meoles School Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Mosslands School Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,327 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 2,327 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory School Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT | - not rated | 267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.