Open Special Mixed

The Observatory School

Bidston Village Road, Prenton, CH43 7QT
167 Pupils
160 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
65.30% FSM %
139 Boys
28 Girls
About The Observatory School

Located in Prenton (CH43 7QT), The Observatory School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 7–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Wirral.

It has 167 pupils on roll. School capacity: 160. Current headteacher: Gregory Chiswell.

Data for The Observatory School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Wirral
Region North West
Administrative District Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency Birkenhead
Ward Bidston and St James
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2005
UKPRN 10017755
URN 127715
Data Last Updated 10-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Owens MBE FRSA Chair of Governors 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Kishan Bhalsod Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Miranda Birtles Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gregory Chiswell Governor 01/09/2017 31/08/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Peter Haworth MBE Governor 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Audrey Houghton Governor 26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jacqui Kearney Governor 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Lord Governor 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne McNeil Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Smith Governor 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karen Warren Governor 18/11/2022 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Observatory School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Prenton, Wirral.
The Observatory School has 167 pupils, with a capacity of 160.
The Observatory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The Acting Headteacher at The Observatory School is Mr Gregory Chiswell.
The Observatory School is at Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7QT, in the Wirral local authority, North West.
The Observatory School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Gregory Chiswell
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7QT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 127715
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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