The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
105%
Capacity
439
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chelmsford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 439 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Greg Waters, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5671st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 41 in Chelmsford.
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 58 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chelmsford, The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ |
| Headteacher | Greg Waters |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 439 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 439 / 420 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5671st of 13,686
Nationally
601st of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 41
In Chelmsford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
66%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
151
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Beardsley Drive, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 6ZQ
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