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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6ZQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.4 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
439
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 80% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 77.4 indicates it performs better than 77% of schools, reflecting a solid reputation within the community. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there is room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel further.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Asian Indian7.5%
White Other4.1%
Black African3.9%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.75161, 0.49963 · CM1 6ZQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115204
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bishops.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2012.
Is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School scores 77.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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