The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11359 pupils

Canterbury Way, IP24 1EBWebsite01842754902

Inspected359 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Mar 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils359

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils359

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

359 / 430 (83%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Heather Madsen

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 22%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

7.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.8%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate20.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.5%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support20.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication28 pupils (32%)

Specific Learning Difficulty24 pupils (27%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health18 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)25

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils359

Free school meals55.7%

English as additional language28.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.2%

White Other22.6%

Unclassified2.2%

Mixed Other1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Gypsy/Roma1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Black African0.8%

Asian Other0.3%

Black Other0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & Asian0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

15 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Informed★90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe60.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Well led60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,976

total expenditure per pupil

£-424 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,282

Support staff£548

Premises£261

Energy£134

Learning resources£145

Income per pupil£6,987

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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