SchoolScoresBisham CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ASHLEY HILL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Church Lane, Bisham, Marlow, SL7 1RW
01628 482910 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Windsor and Maidenhead comparisons use the 6 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 40 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 89% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 81% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 94% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 83% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 91% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 64% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 58%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Windsor and Maidenhead figures pool parents at the Windsor and Maidenhead schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
11 pupils in this year group.
55% — 8 points below the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Windsor and Maidenhead. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 14.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Marlow. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Spinfield School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE (Aided) School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foxes Piece School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlow CofE Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Cookham Dean CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herries Preparatory School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Danesfield School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burford School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cookham Rise Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bisham CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bisham CofE Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Bisham CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bisham CofE Academy?
100% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bisham CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bisham CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Bisham CofE Academy as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144249.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.