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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ

Voluntary aided school · Ages 5–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

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80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

91.0%

Writing

85.0%

Maths

91.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Springfield Primary School

0.37 km away · Community school

Good

The Tyrrells School

0.78 km away · Academy converter

Good

Perryfields Infant School

0.88 km away · Academy converter

Good

Perryfields Junior School

0.89 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Barnes Farm Primary School

1.56 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 439 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

What is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School located?

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 6ZQ).

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 around 439 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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