How many pupils attend The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School has 437 pupils on roll.

Does The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Church of England/Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 66.8% of pupils at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

How far did offers reach?

1.047miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic 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 / previously looked after children — A looked after child, previously looked after child or a previously looked after child from outside of England (See footnote +)
2Worshipping child within Springfield Parishes — The child who lives in the Springfield Parishes and who attends worship with a family member (See footnote <) at an Anglican or Catholic church in accordance with the expectations of their church as certified by the minister (See footnote >)
3Worshipping child outside Springfield Parishes — The child who lives outside the Springfield Parishes and who attends worship with a family member (See footnote <) at an Anglican or Catholic church in accordance with the expectations of their church as certified by the minister (See footnote >)
4Siblings — Siblings (see footnote ++) of children already attending The Bishops' School at the time of their admission
5Parent worshipping Christian congregation within parishes — The child who has at least one parent who lives in the Springfield Parishes and who attends worship at a Christian congregation (see footnote #) with a family member in accordance with the expectations of their church as certified by the minister (See footnote >)
6Christian congregation worship outside parishes — The child for whom neither parent lives inside the Springfield Parishes and who attends worship with a family member (See footnote <) at a Christian congregation (see footnote #) in accordance with the expectations of their church as certified by the minister (See footnote >)
7Other world faith community — The child who has at least one parent who worships as a member of another recognised world faith community in accordance with the expectations of their faith community as certified by the faith leader (See footnote >)
8Nearest school (remaining places) — Any remaining places will be allocated to those children for whom this is the nearest school (by straight line distance measured and reported to three decimal places)

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications than places for any category, the places will be allocated to those children for whom this is the nearest school by straight-line distance measured and reported to three decimal places.

Policy also covers Church of England Parishes of St. Augustine of Canterbury, North Springfield, All Saints Springfield, Church of Our Saviour, East Springfield (Chelmer Village) and the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury, Springfield including Chelmer Village, Boreham, Little Waltham and Beaulieu, collectively termed 'the Springfield Parishes'.

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.