The Observatory School

About The Observatory School

The Observatory School is a community special school in Prenton, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 167 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 66.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 7–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

167 / 160 (104%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 January 2025

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Bidston Village Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7QT

Phone

01516527093

Acting Headteacher

Gregory Chiswell

Website

www.theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Observatory School?

The Observatory School is a community special school in Prenton, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 7–16.

How many pupils does The Observatory School have?

The Observatory School has 167 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Observatory School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Observatory School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8 in 2025/26.

How does The Observatory School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Observatory School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Observatory School?

The Observatory School is located at Bidston Village Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7QT.