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Bidston Avenue Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Bidston Avenue Primary School
- Primary
- Wirral CH41 0DQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Most pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has ensured that the curriculum is designed well and that there is a suitably broad range of subjects on offer.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, teachers are not as well informed about the important knowledge that pupils should acquire.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide appropriate support to help pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know how to behave, both in lessons and during breaktimes, adhering closely to the guidance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff skilfully adapt their delivery of the curriculum for this group of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When incidents of bullying do occur, the school takes swift and appropriate action.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed overwhelmingly positive views about the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff work collaboratively and have fostered strong links with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs, such as Taekwondo and choir practice.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at this school and feel valued by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure pupils build a strong base of prior knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, staff do not identify and address some pupils’ misconceptions in a timely enough manner.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: From time to time, teachers are refining their approaches for checking on how well pupils remember small steps of learning.
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About Us
Bidston Avenue Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 460 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every child will leave school as a READER, who thinks CRITICALLY and has the RESILIENCE for the world’s challenges.
Bidston Avenue Primary School delivers a world class curriculum. It is accessible, inspiring and ambitious, so that every child is equipped to make a positive contribution.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Awards and recognition
We were awarded Merseyside’s Primary School of the Year 2017 by the Liverpool Echo. See our school website for further details.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.5% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 1 | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 6.46% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 8 | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 7.67% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | - |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.56% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2022 - 7th Jan 2023 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 13th Feb 2023 - 17th Feb 2023 |
| Spring Holidays | 3rd Apr 2023 - 14th Apr 2023 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 29th May 2023 - 2nd Jun 2023 |
| Summer Holidays | 20th Jul 2023 - 3rd Sep 2023 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bidston Avenue Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
