Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School

StatePrimarySEN Unit+ NurseryChurch of England

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 2–11421 pupils

Ballantyne Drive, Bidston, CH43 7XGWebsite01516520673

Requires Improvement421 pupilsAges 2–11

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Requires Improvement2y ago

Inspected Sept 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils421

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils421

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

421 / 420 (100%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Ms Mina Shahi

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Sept 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 33%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDSEN Unit

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

6.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.9%vs 7.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Specialist SEN Unit

This school has a specialist unit providing targeted support for pupils with specific SEN

SEN Support24.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.1%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication58 pupils (44%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health41 pupils (31%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty17 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability9 pupils (7%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)21

Teaching assistants (FTE)25

Support staff (FTE)36

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils421

Free school meals65.3%

English as additional language5.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.5%

White Other2.9%

Other1.2%

Asian Other1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Mixed Other0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Black African0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Pakistani0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingBYRE AT CHURCH FARMHOUSEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£7,398

total expenditure per pupil

£-2 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,990

Support staff£1,924

Premises£353

Energy£127

Learning resources£323

Income per pupil£7,735

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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