The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Greg Waters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6ZQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · 367m away
The Boswells School
Secondary · 675m away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 779m away
Perryfields Infant School
Primary · 875m away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 890m away
The Beaulieu Park School
All-through · 975m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 1.2km away
Barnes Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School take?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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