Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Ballantyne Drive, Bidston
Town/City: Prenton
County: Merseyside
Postcode: CH43 7XG
Telephone Number: 0151 652 0673
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Ms Mina Shahi
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 404 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64.8%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 131281
DfE Number: 344/2001
UKPRN: 10075217
UPRN: 42005810
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14001091)
Electoral Ward: Bidston and St James (E05000955)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 328162E, 390350N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 20.51" N 3° 4' 54.9" W
Plus Code: 9C5RCW49+76

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Gill Bain - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2029.
  • Mrs Debra Green - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Miss Toni Harris - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Patrick Howell - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Iddon - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Mr Craig Keaney - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Lynda Langerhuizen - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jenni McKeever - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Headteacher Mina Shahi - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Joe Smith - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
  • Mr Martyn Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Wilkes - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 September 2027.