Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Prenton, Wirral , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
421
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is managed by Wirral and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Ballantyne Drive, Bidston, Prenton, CH43 7XG
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 66.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131281
Other Primary Schools in Prenton
If Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Prenton are the next closest alternatives.
Prenton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH43 0RQ
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH43 9QR
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH43 7TE
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CH43 5UT
Co-op Academy Hillside Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH43 9HG
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH43 2HT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Is Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School? ▾
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wirral before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School cover? ▾
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Prenton, Wirral, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School? ▾
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.