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Bidston Avenue Primary School

Academy converter · Birkenhead · CH41 0DQ

Ages 3–11 · 446 pupils · Wirral

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

446 pupils · 403 places

Pupils on roll
446
Boys / girls
236 / 210
School capacity
403
Capacity fill
446 / 403 (111%)
Free school meals
46.4%
FSM pupils
199
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PEOPLE'S LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE PEOPLE'S LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr S.G. Brady

Location

Address
Tollemache Road, Claughton
Postcode
CH41 0DQ
Town
Birkenhead
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Wirral
District
Wirral
Constituency
Birkenhead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Birkenhead, Wirral, 446 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 46.4%.

Open schools in Birkenhead
21
Primary schools in Birkenhead
14
Academies among open schools in Birkenhead
33% (7)
Open schools in CH41
15
Primary in CH41
9
Open schools in Wirral LA
136
Primary in Wirral LA
90

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirkenheadNear CH41

  • Co-op Academy Portland

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birkenhead · CH41 0AB · Wirral

    Ages 3–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM42.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Birkenhead · CH41 7DU · Wirral

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM81.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Manor Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wirral · CH43 7ZU · Wirral

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM67.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Prenton · CH43 7TE · Wirral

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence10.0%
    • FSM65.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Co-op Academy Hillside

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Prenton · CH43 9HG · Wirral

    Ages 2–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM47.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Prenton · CH43 9QR · Wirral

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence10.0%
    • FSM72.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr S.G. Brady
Telephone
01516521594
Website
http://www.bidstonavenue.wirral.sch.uk/

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