The Observatory School

A good community special school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Observatory School.

Prenton, CH437QT Ofsted: Good Age 7-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bidston Village Road
Bidston
Prenton, CH437QT
Phone
1516527093
Website
theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
127715
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7QT
Website
www.theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk
Age range
7-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
142
Free School Meals
71.8% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (142 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
69.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
70.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
142 pupils
7-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A warm virtual welcome from Mr Chiswell; The Observatory School is a very special place for both pupils and staff alike; Spanning two campuses just under 3 miles apart, both sites are designed in harmony with nature and to meet the needs of our pupils.

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