What did Ofsted judge Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has 484 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School take?

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School located?

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL3 6PY, Bolton.

How do I apply to Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?

When Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, (children in public care). A looked after child is one who is (a) still in the care of the local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority (within social services) at the time of the application to a school; 2. Children with an EHCP naming the school — Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan where Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named; 3. Regular church attendance — Children who regularly attend a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation. 'Regularly' for the purposes of this criterion means at least once a month and Governors will look for confirmation of church attendance where this criterion is to be applied, and 4 further criteria. 45 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, (children in public care). A looked after child is one who is (a) still in the care of the local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority (within social services) at the time of the application to a school.
2Children with an EHCP naming the school — Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan where Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named.
3Regular church attendance — Children who regularly attend a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation. 'Regularly' for the purposes of this criterion means at least once a month and Governors will look for confirmation of church attendance where this criterion is to be applied.
4Sibling — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School at the time of their admission. This will include full brothers and sisters, adopted, fostered, step and half brothers or sisters living at the same address.
5Nursery attendance — Children who are registered as attending our nursery.
6Proximity — Proximity (where you live) – children who live nearest the school (geographical proximity). Under this category, the remaining places will be offered to children who live nearest Bishop Bridgeman. The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.
7Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence (in writing) from a doctor, psychologist or social worker is required for this criteria to be applied. This evidence must say why the child should attend Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School rather than any other.

If two applications tie: The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.

The EHCP criterion appears both as a pre-criteria admission rule ('Governors will admit all children having an EHCP in which Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named') and again as criterion 2 within the oversubscription criteria list. Bolton Council acts as the admissions authority for the school. Waiting list operates until end of autumn term only (31st December).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has 484 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School take?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School located?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL3 6PY, Bolton.
How do I apply to Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: When Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, (children in public care). A looked after child is one who is (a) still in the care of the local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority (within social services) at the time of the application to a school; 2. Children with an EHCP naming the school — Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan where Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named; 3. Regular church attendance — Children who regularly attend a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation. 'Regularly' for the purposes of this criterion means at least once a month and Governors will look for confirmation of church attendance where this criterion is to be applied, and 4 further criteria. 45 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, (children in public care). A looked after child is one who is (a) still in the care of the local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority (within social services) at the time of the application to a school.
2Children with an EHCP naming the school — Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan where Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named.
3Regular church attendance — Children who regularly attend a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation. 'Regularly' for the purposes of this criterion means at least once a month and Governors will look for confirmation of church attendance where this criterion is to be applied.
4Sibling — Children who will have an older brother or sister attending Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School at the time of their admission. This will include full brothers and sisters, adopted, fostered, step and half brothers or sisters living at the same address.
5Nursery attendance — Children who are registered as attending our nursery.
6Proximity — Proximity (where you live) – children who live nearest the school (geographical proximity). Under this category, the remaining places will be offered to children who live nearest Bishop Bridgeman. The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.
7Medical or social circumstances — Children whose medical or social circumstances mean that their needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence (in writing) from a doctor, psychologist or social worker is required for this criteria to be applied. This evidence must say why the child should attend Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School rather than any other.

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has 484 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School take?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School located?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is located in Bolton, BL3 6PY, Bolton.
How do I apply to Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: When Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, (children in public care). A looked after child is one who is (a) still in the care of the local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority (within social services) at the time of the application to a school; 2. Children with an EHCP naming the school — Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan where Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School is named; 3. Regular church attendance — Children who regularly attend a church which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, or a local Churches Together organisation. 'Regularly' for the purposes of this criterion means at least once a month and Governors will look for confirmation of church attendance where this criterion is to be applied, and 4 further criteria. 45 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: The distance will be measured in a straight-line using route finder, a computerized mapping system, which measures from the centre of the home property and designated main entrance to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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