Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

PrimaryAges 2–11255 pupils

School Lane, Bapchild, ME9 9NLWebsite01795424143

255 pupilsAges 2–11

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils255

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils255

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

255 / 210 (121%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mr Christian Kelly

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

4.6%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.6%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support5.9%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (52%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (29%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (5%)

Other1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils255

Free school meals13.7%

English as additional language5.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.1%

Black African5.9%

White Other2.7%

Mixed Other2.0%

Mixed White & African2.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Black Other0.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

49 responses

Happy child80.0%

Safe80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good progress70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,299

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,101 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,548

Support staff£1,020

Premises£198

Energy£63

Learning resources£355

Income per pupil£5,415

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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