Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
103%
Capacity
484
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 484 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mike Lonsdale, it falls under Bolton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6261st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 87 in Bolton.
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 41 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rupert Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 6PY |
| Headteacher | Mike Lonsdale |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Number of Pupils | 484 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 484 / 472 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6261st of 13,686
Nationally
902nd of 2,065
In North West
46th of 87
In Bolton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rupert Street, Bolton
Bolton, BL3 6PY
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