How do I apply for a place at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Q: Is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 26th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ

Local ranking26th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 65

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 439
Boys: 232 (53%)
Girls: 205 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (104% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.7%
EAL: 12.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,704/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England/Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.0%
Asian Indian: 7.5%
White Other: 4.1%
Black African: 3.9%
Black Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.6%

69.0%

White British

7.5%

Asian Indian

4.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Beardsley Drive

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115204
UKPRN: 10078147
Establishment No.: 3823

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