The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Glen Golding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Barlows Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bishopswood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bishopswood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishopswood Junior School?
Bishopswood Junior School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishopswood Junior School take?
Bishopswood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishopswood Junior School?
Bishopswood Junior School is in Tadley, RG26 3NA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishopswood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Bishopswood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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