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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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