The Observatory School
URN: 127715 • Prenton CH43 7QT
Overview
- Name
- The Observatory School
- URN
- 127715
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gregory Chiswell (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516527093
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bidston Village Road, Prenton CH43 7QT
Summary
The Observatory School is a community special school located in Prenton, Wirral, catering to a mixed-gender population of 167 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 160. The school operates across two campuses designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, providing a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and development.
The curriculum at The Observatory School is tailored to support pupils with special educational needs, focusing on fostering individual potential through engaging and creative learning experiences. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local colleges, such as Wirral Met College, to prepare older students for post-school opportunities. The school also emphasizes STEM education, recently enhancing its resources with a new 3D printer to enrich students' learning experiences in science and technology.
The school community prioritises safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that all pupils feel safe and supported. Parents are encouraged to communicate any concerns regarding their child's welfare to designated officers, reinforcing the school's commitment to creating a secure and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at The Observatory School is tailored to support pupils with special educational needs, focusing on fostering individual potential through engaging and creative learning experiences. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local colleges, such as Wirral Met College, to prepare older students for post-school opportunities. The school also emphasizes STEM education, recently enhancing its resources with a new 3D printer to enrich students' learning experiences in science and technology.
The school community prioritises safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that all pupils feel safe and supported. Parents are encouraged to communicate any concerns regarding their child's welfare to designated officers, reinforcing the school's commitment to creating a secure and inclusive environment for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Emergency Closure Procedure (other)
- Headteachers Welcome (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Council (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Birkenhead School (50.2)
- Redcourt - St Anselm's (48.9)
- Birkenhead High School (45.2)
- Highfield School (45.2)
- Prenton Preparatory School (33.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 167
- Boys
- 139
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 65.30
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 167 | 139 | 28 | 160 | 65.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 117 | 25 | 160 | 68.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 103 | 79 | 24 | 160 | 68.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 103 | 79 | 24 | 55 | 68.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | 70 | 20 | 55 | 62.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 66 | 20 | 55 | 62.80 |
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