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
Country: 42129871
Telephone Number: 0151 652 7093
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2005

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mr Gregory Chiswell
Capacity: 55
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 103 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 187% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 68.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 127715
DfE Number: 344/7215
UKPRN: 10017755
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14000559)
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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Governors

  • Mr Kishan Bhalsod - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2023.
  • Mr Gregory Chiswell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Peter Duncan Haworth - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Jacqui Kearney - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Lord - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Kerry Menzies - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2023.
  • Mrs Jane Owens - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Mr Kevin Smith - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Miss Karen Warren - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.