Bishopswood Junior School
Tadley, RG26 3NA · Hampshire · primary school
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201st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishopswood Junior School 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%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a swimming club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 279. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Bishopswood Junior School
Overview
Bishopswood Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy being part of a community characterised by "positive and warm relationships." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that captures pupils' imaginations, supported by teachers with "secure subject knowledge" who create "happy and positive working environments."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, listen carefully, and respond to staff’s "high expectations of their work and behaviour."
- Teachers adapt their teaching effectively so that all pupils, including those with SEND, can access the curriculum.
- Pupils develop a "love of reading" through daily phonics lessons, carefully selected books, and regular reading aloud.
- Staff value the emphasis placed on their well-being and the support received for professional development.
- Governors have an "accurate understanding of the priorities of the school" and challenge senior leaders well.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff receive support to deliver the intended mathematics curriculum consistently, so pupils become fluent in recalling number facts and timetables.
- Identify and revisit key content in some areas of the social, moral, spiritual and cultural (SMSC) curriculum, particularly regarding world faiths, so pupils understand them more fully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although some minor inconsistencies in the recording of concerns by staff were identified and rectified before the end of the inspection.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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
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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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