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The Observatory School

Not applicable • Community special school • Open

Contact

Bidston Village Road
Bidston
Prenton, Merseyside CH43 7QT

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
160
Pupils
167 (Boys: 139, Girls: 28)
Free School Meals
65.3%
Capacity utilisation
104% (167 / 160)
Establishment type
Community special school
Type group
Special schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2005
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
127715
LAESTAB
3447215
UKPRN
10017755
Establishment No.
7215
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 13 Dec 2012
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
142
Age range
7–16
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    13 Dec 2012
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is not effective (13 Dec 2012)