Bisham Church of England Academy
Marlow, SL7 1RW · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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25th of 28 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead we can score, 46 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bisham Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Sewing Club, Smart Raspberry Cooking Club, Bisham School Choir, Little Musketeers Fencing Club, and The Outdoors Project. Sports include Samurai Kickboxing, Multi Sports, and Marlow School of Dance. Trips visit the Pitts River Museum, Waltham Place Farm, The Tower of London, The British Museum, Kew Gardens, Maidenhead Mosque, and Hooke Court. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific areas did the February 2026 inspection highlight for development
What Ofsted said about Bisham Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a clear ethos and pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their community. While attendance, behaviour, and inclusion meet the expected standard, the report identifies that achievement, curriculum delivery, and early years provision currently need attention due to inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in core knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, follow high expectations, and benefit from "warm and supportive relationships" with staff.
- Attendance systems are robust, with leaders intervening early to remove barriers and support families.
- An inclusive culture ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and supported effectively.
- Governors and trustees are "very knowledgeable" and hold leaders to account effectively for the quality of education.
- Pupils engage positively in personal development, including charity work and leadership roles, contributing to the wider community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use adaptations consistently and provide appropriate resources so all pupils access the curriculum successfully.
- The early years outdoor provision needs refining to be more precisely matched to children’s developmental needs.
- Assessment must be used effectively to identify and quickly address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in writing, spelling, and grammar.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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