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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Bolton, BL3 6PYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#6,261
of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School

Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School in Bolton is a Church of England primary that is currently oversubscribed, with 100 applications for 41 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at roughly 2.4 applicants per place, and of those, 34 families put the school as their first preference. The school has 484 pupils on roll, which is slightly above its official capacity of 472, suggesting it is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.7%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2012, with its most recent graded inspection in 2022 confirming the same overall effectiveness.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRupert Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 6PY
HeadteacherMike Lonsdale
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils484
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity484 / 472 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceCricketTennisNetballAthleticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: bishop-bridgeman.bolton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.