Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11248 pupils

Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AUWebsite01785336512

Inspected248 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils248

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils248

Inspected Nov 2024 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

248 / 330 (75%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~31*

Head Teacher

Mrs Samantha Hewkin

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

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 48%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

3.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.8%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (42%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (23%)

Other3 pupils (12%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (8%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils248

Free school meals10.9%

English as additional language1.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.2%

White Other2.4%

Mixed Other1.6%

Asian Other1.2%

Black African0.8%

Indian0.4%

Pakistani0.4%

Mixed White & Asian0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

66 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,412

total expenditure per pupil

£-988 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,424

Support staff£635

Premises£55

Energy£220

Learning resources£302

Income per pupil£6,631

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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