Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy is a caring community that provides an exciting and interesting educational experience for all children. We believe in ourselves and others, in the power of good over evil in God and in his love for all. We aim to enrich the understanding of our children in being part of a multi-cultural society, celebrating British values, diversity and equality.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Chris Dobson and Mrs Penny Holland

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 66 responses • 26.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.4% positive 3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.9% positive 4.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.9% positive 10.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.4% positive 4.6% negative

My child does well at this school

93.9% positive 1.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 66 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

48.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Kate H

Parent Nov 20, 2022

4.0

"Some Great Aspects, But Room for Improvement"

We've been at Bishop Lonsdale for 2 years and while we've had some great experiences, we've also encountered some issues with communication and organization. The teachers are generally good, but sometimes it feels like they're not listening to parents' concerns. That being said, our child loves their nursery and we've seen some great progress in their learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Wonderful School Community"

We've been at Bishop Lonsdale for 3 years now and I can honestly say it's been a game-changer for our family. The values and Christian ethos are so evident in everything they do, and my child has thrived in such a caring and supportive environment. We love the weekly assemblies and the way the school champions British values and diversity.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Feb 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

Our child attended Bishop Lonsdale for 7 years and we're so grateful for the wonderful education and values they received. The teachers are dedicated and passionate, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. We loved the school's links with Holy Trinity Church and the way they encouraged our child's spirituality.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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