How many pupils does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School have?

Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).

How does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is located at Ballantyne Drive, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7XG.

Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Ballantyne Drive, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7XG

Requires Improvement

Inspected 12 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

27%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

421

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Prenton, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 421 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 63.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wirral →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 421 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

63.9%

Free school meals

8.9%

EAL

7.1%

SEN support

24.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

27%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

22.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

21.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24

24.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

£48,733

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,034 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,691

Spend per pupil

£8,739

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ballantyne Drive, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7XG
Phone: 01516520673
Head Teacher: Mina Shahi
Website: http://www.bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School?: Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Prenton, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School have?: Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).
How does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 27% of pupils at Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School?: Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is located at Ballantyne Drive, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7XG.

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