The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM1 6ZQ · Essex
#158 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1229 of 15,697 nationally
About The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chelmsford, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 158th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 437; capacity filled 104%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School ranks 12th of 68 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 437
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Springfield Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students · 367 m away
The Boswells School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,423 students · 675 m away
The Tyrrells School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students · 779 m away
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students · 875 m away
Perryfields Junior School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
301 students · 890 m away
The Beaulieu Park School
Chelmsford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,763 students · 975 m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Chelmsford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1 students · 1.2 km away
Barnes Farm Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
539 students · 1.6 km away
New Hall School
Chelmsford · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
1,364 students · 1.6 km away
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.8 km away
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Leverton Primary School
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 86.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #158 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School ranks #158 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1229 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School had 437 students in 2025.
Is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.