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Schools>Prenton>The Observatory School

The Observatory School

Prenton
State
Not Applicable
Mixed, 7-16 years
#4086
National Ranking in GCSE Performance
Ofsted: Good
#4086
National Ranking in GCSE Performance
Ofsted: Good

Academic Excellence

Outstanding GCSE results, primary school performance, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#4086
GCSE
#15115
Primary School
Good
Ofsted

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#4086
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%
Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Good
Leadership & Management
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
13 December 2012
Inspection Number
ITS402409
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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

Primary School Performance

Comprehensive academic achievements and performance metrics

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Summary

#15115
in England
Excellence in Education

Subject Performance

Reading

Average score in reading
96
Below England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
25%
Below England's average (75%)

Writing

No writing detailed information available for this school.

Mathematics

Average score in maths
85
Below England's average (104)

GPS

Average score in GPS
90
Below England's average (105)
% of pupils meeting expected standard
13%
Below England's average (72%)

Science

No science detailed information available for this school.
School
England's Average
Performance data based on national primary school rankings and KS2 assessments
Rankings reflect overall academic achievement across core subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, GPS, Science)

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Not Applicable
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
7-16 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Not applicable
SCHOOL GROUP
Special schools
LOCAL COUNCIL
Wirral
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
160
URN
127715

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7QT, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7QT

Phone

1516527093

Website

www.theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk

Headteacher

Mr Gregory Chiswell

📊 Important Data Notice

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