The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Matt Birch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillington School
Independent · 339m away
Wimbledon High School GDST
Independent · 605m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 955m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dundonald Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wimbledon College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School take?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is in Wimbledon, SW19 7EP, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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