Is Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 68th of 92 primary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bishop Bridgeman CofE 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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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Rupert Street, Bolton, BL3 6PY

Local ranking68th of 92 primary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 484
Boys: 255 (53%)
Girls: 229 (47%)
Capacity: 472 (103% full)
SEND: 19.0%
FSM Eligible: 33.3%
EAL: 68.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 14.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,154/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 47.3%
White British: 13.8%
Black African: 7.4%
Asian Indian: 6.4%
Asian Other: 5.6%
White Other: 5.0%
Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%

47.3%

Asian Pakistani

13.8%

White British

7.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01204333466

pateln@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

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Rupert Street

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142923
UKPRN: 10056810
Establishment No.: 3304
Trust: ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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