Bisham Church of England Academy

About Bisham Church of England Academy

Bisham Church of England Academy is a small primary school that clearly inspires strong local loyalty. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 30 applications for just 12 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.5 to one. Of those 30 applications, nine were first-preference choices, and all nine received offers — a sign that families who put the school at the top of their list are likely to get in. The school’s parentView data isn’t available in the latest figures, but the oversubscription alone suggests a positive reputation among local families. With only 91 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating well below its maximum, which means class sizes are likely to be small and children may benefit from more individual attention than you’d find in a larger setting.

Academically, Bisham Church of England Academy is a solid but not standout performer within the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the LA average of 64%. The school’s ranking of 19th out of 28 primary schools in the authority places it in the bottom half locally. That said, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, with average scores of 104 and 102 respectively. Higher-attaining pupils are less common here — just 6% achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2016. All inspected categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — were judged Good, as was early years provision.

The school offers a surprisingly broad range of facilities for its size, including a sensory room, forest school, chapel, music rooms, art studios, and a sports hall with playing fields. Clubs include film club, drama, choir and chess, while sports on offer are netball, gymnastics, cross country and dance. For children with additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health support, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn’t specify how this affects admissions criteria. Bisham is best suited to families who value a small, community-focused primary with strong parent demand and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, even if its academic results are more modest than some local alternatives. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Burchetts Green CofE Infants’ School, 4.4 km away.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Bisham Church of England Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents