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Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Ballantyne Drive, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7XG, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a pupil population of 421, this primary school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted as of September 2023. While it shows strong performance in KS2 expected levels for reading, writing, and maths, surpassing 98% of schools nationally, it struggles with higher standards, achieving 0%. The LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 5% of schools, suggesting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.9%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.40506, -3.08204 · CH43 7XG
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN131281
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School a good school?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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