The Observatory School
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bidston Village Road Bidston Prenton Merseyside CH43 7QT |
| Phone | 01516527093 |
| Reference Number | 127715 |
Description
betaThe Observatory School is a secondary education institution located in the area of Wavertree in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the postcode CH43 7QT. Here are a few key facts about this school:
- It is an academy school, which is part of the DRET (Diocese of Peterborough Academy Trust) multi-academy trust.
- The school has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
- It serves students aged 11–16 and offers a broad, balanced curriculum that includes traditional academic subjects as well as a range of vocational options.
- The school encourages a strong sense of community, requiring students to wear uniform, and involving the community through workshops and open events.
- The school's values are characterized as honesty, respect, cooperation, and attentiveness.
- The school's Leadership Team and governors take a strategic and sustainable approach to the school's planning, including a clear development plan and effective communication with the Trust.
The school's motto is "Greater Together," emphasizing the collaboration and partnership between staff, students, families, and the community at large to ensure the best possible outcomes for all its learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 116 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.45%
Girls: 21.55% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 20 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2018-04-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-17 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-01-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 24 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 12 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 20 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 32 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.92 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 92 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | 91 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.9 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | -7.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.