167
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
69%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/03/2018
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWirral
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Observatory School · All-through · Wirral
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
167
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
74%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
30%
Persistent absence
69%
Contact
Address
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7QT
Local authority
Wirral
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 167 | 9.9 | 100% | 1% | 74% | 30% | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 142 | 8.5 | 100% | 1% | 72% | 30% | 71% |
| 2022/23 | 116 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 78% | 32% | 73% |
| 2021/22 | 103 | 6.4 | 100% | 1% | 76% | 28% | 63% |
| 2020/21 | 90 | 6.0 | 100% | 1% | 74% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 84 | 8.4 | 100% | 0% | 82% | 21% | 63% |
| 2017/18 | 50 | 7.1 | 100% | 0% | 86% | 17% | 58% |
| 2016/17 | 58 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 86% | 23% | 55% |
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