SchoolScoresThe Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Roman Catholic
Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ
01245 460107 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
80% — 17 points above the Essex average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 Essex. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 147 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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/Roman Catholic 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 | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 45th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 40th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 13.5%* | 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
- Springfield Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Tyrrells School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perryfields Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Perryfields Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Road Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomfield Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Is The Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put The Bishops' CofE and Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 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 115204.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.