Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School currently has around 484 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.9%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 47.3%. white british pupils make up about 13.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rupert Street, Bolton, BL3 6PY |
| Website: | www.bishop-bridgeman.bolton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01204333466 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Lonsdale |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142923 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 484 |
| Number of Boys: | 247 |
| Number of Girls: | 237 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 47.30% | 229 |
| White British | 13.80% | 67 |
| African | 7.40% | 36 |
| Indian | 6.40% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 27 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 16 |
| Other Black | 2.50% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,189 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.