Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School.

Wimbledon, SW197EP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
25 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lake Road
Wimbledon, SW197EP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102666
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
465
Free School Meals
8.0% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
30.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
114.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
30.0 (+22.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.5 (9.0 below average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 110.0
2023 111.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
465 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Firm Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning"

Caring Forgiveness Equality Thankfulness

Bishop Gilpin is a Church of England Primary School with strong links with St Mary’s and St Mark’s churches. It welcomes families of all faiths, and its Christian values of Forgiveness, Equality, Caring and Thankfulness guide school life; the school is guided by the teachings of Jesus.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher describes Bishop Gilpin as offering an exceptional primary experience from Nursery to Year 6, with wellbeing at the heart, a safe and happy community, high expectations, a strong curriculum, staff development, and rich enrichment through music, sport, and church connections; families of all faiths are welcome.

Facilities

Toilet facilities upgrade for Years 3 and 4 Outdoor classroom Classroom smartboards and tablets Kitchen equipment to enable freshly made, healthy meals Playground improvements (surfaces, fencing, new steps, outdoor classroom) Accessibility project for the whole school community

Curriculum Highlights

Full National Curriculum coverage, with additional learning experiences to support progression RHCD curriculum cross-referenced with British Values to reinforce SMSC development High-quality Music and Sport provision taught by specialist teachers Wide range of trips and experiences to build cultural capital

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound provision in Nursery from 3.30pm – 6.00pm with a flexible pick up from 5.30pm. The wraparound care is led by familiar adults from our school team. Parents/carers using the wraparound provision need to commit to either 3, 4 or 5 days per week. The cost is £30.00 per day which includes a light bite from our school chefs.

Admissions Criteria

As a voluntary-aided school, the Governors are responsible for setting the school's admissions criteria, in line with the national School Admissions Code 2021, and reviewing these annually.

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