Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
URN: 131281 • Prenton CH43 7XG
Overview
- Name
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
- URN
- 131281
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mina Shahi (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01516520673
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ballantyne Drive, Prenton CH43 7XG
Summary
Bidston Village CofE Primary School, located in Prenton, Wirral, is a voluntary controlled school with a strong connection to St Oswald’s Church and the local community. With a capacity of 420 pupils, the school currently serves 421 students in a mixed-gender environment. The school promotes a family-friendly atmosphere, emphasizing care and support among students and staff, which contributes to a positive and happy learning environment.
The school’s ethos is rooted in its vision of “Love Faith. Love People. Love Learning,” encouraging students to develop their God-given gifts and live fulfilling lives based on Christian values. The curriculum is designed to be rich and balanced, aiming to broaden students' horizons and prepare them for future opportunities.
Bidston Village CE Primary School operates from 8:50 am to 3:15 pm, with the office available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships within its community, ensuring that every child feels safe, secure, and supported in their educational journey.
The school’s ethos is rooted in its vision of “Love Faith. Love People. Love Learning,” encouraging students to develop their God-given gifts and live fulfilling lives based on Christian values. The curriculum is designed to be rich and balanced, aiming to broaden students' horizons and prepare them for future opportunities.
Bidston Village CE Primary School operates from 8:50 am to 3:15 pm, with the office available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships within its community, ensuring that every child feels safe, secure, and supported in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Links and Resources (sen)
- Bidston Village CE Primary School (other)
- Skip to Content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- http://www.bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk/cart (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 421
- Boys
- 229
- Girls
- 192
- FSM %
- 66.10
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 421 | 229 | 192 | 420 | 66.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 450 | 236 | 214 | 430 | 65.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 448 | 226 | 222 | 400 | 65.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 448 | 226 | 222 | 400 | 65.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 425 | 213 | 212 | 400 | 57.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 419 | 213 | 206 | 400 | 52.70 |
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