The Observatory School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Observatory School
Address: Bidston Village Road, Bidston
Town/City: Prenton
County: Merseyside
Postcode: CH43 7QT
Telephone Number: 0151 652 7093
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 7-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2005

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mr Gregory Chiswell
Capacity: 160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 174 (81% boys & 19% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 66.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 127715
DfE Number: 344/7215
UKPRN: 10017755
UPRN: 42129871
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14001091)
Electoral Ward: Bidston and St James (E05000955)

Easting & Northing: 328381E, 390239N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 17.03" N 3° 4' 42.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5RCW3C+VH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  3. St Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Wirral Wrap (1.1km)
  5. Manor Primary School (1.2km)
  6. Leasowe Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Clare Mount Specialist Sports College (1.3km)
  8. Bidston Avenue Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Chapelhill Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Castleway Nursery School (1.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Kishan Bhalsod - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Miranda Birtles - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mr Gregory Chiswell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Peter Duncan Haworth MBE - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mrs Audrey Houghton - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2027.
  • Jacqui Kearney - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Lord - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne McNeil - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Owens MBE FRSA - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Smith - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Miss Karen Warren - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mr Adrian Whiteley - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.