Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rupert Street Bolton Lancashire BL3 6PY |
| Phone | 01204333466 |
| Reference Number | 142923 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 467 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.54%
Girls: 49.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 68.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 2 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 35 | 27 | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 6 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 47.8% |
| White, British | 13.9% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Indian | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-27 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-06-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-08-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School | ||
| 2012-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-09-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-09-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 16 | 4 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Clarendon Primary School
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St William of York Catholic Primary School
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0.29 miles |
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Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
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0.4 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
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0.45 miles |
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Sunning Hill Primary School
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0.5 miles |
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Lever Edge Primary Academy
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0.5 miles |
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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
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0.62 miles |
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Essa Primary Academy
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0.8 miles |
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Brandwood Primary School
Brandwood Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4BG |
0.81 miles |
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Pikes Lane Primary School
Gibraltar Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5HU |
0.83 miles |
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St Bede Academy
Morris Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3LJ |
0.92 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Green Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2PL |
0.98 miles |
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St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Melbourne Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL |
0.98 miles |
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Gilnow Primary School
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1.02 miles |
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Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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Haslam Park Primary School
Wigan Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5QL |
1.08 miles |
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1NZ |
1.17 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.24 miles |
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The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards, Bolton, BL4 0RA |
1.27 miles |
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Green Fold School
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS |
1.27 miles |
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Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House, Weston Street, Bolton, BL3 2AW |
0.33 miles |
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Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
0.38 miles |
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Lord's School
Brooklyn, Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2EF |
0.53 miles |
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Raise Education and Wellbeing School
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0.63 miles |
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University Collegiate School
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0.68 miles |
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Bolton College
Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BG |
0.68 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
0.73 miles |
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU |
0.74 miles |
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Mount St Joseph
Greenland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HT |
0.77 miles |
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Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
0.81 miles |
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Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
0.82 miles |
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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4HE |
1.07 miles |
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Harper Green School
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH |
1.28 miles |
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
1.31 miles |
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Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB |
1.4 miles |
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St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 9RU |
1.46 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
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1.78 miles |
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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
1.79 miles |
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Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE |
1.94 miles |
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Little Lever School
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1.99 miles |