Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 3rd of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 11 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

Pupils receive an exceptional education at Bishop Gilpin. It is a school that prioritises the development of the whole child. This is a joyful place to be, and pupils are happy here. There is a focus on cultural development, understanding the world around us and acceptance of others. This begins in early years and continues throughout the school, valued and championed by all and seen in every aspect of the school day. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe because there are systems in place to support them if any problems should arise. Pupils understand the different ways they can raise concerns and seek support. For example, pupils use the 'I wish my teacher knew' boxes to share any worries they might have. Pupils behave well in lessons and during break and lunchtimes. Staff expect all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to do well. Pupils thrive on this challenge. They enjoy learning and try hard in lessons. There is a culture of academic excellence, in which pupils achieve highly and are subsequently well prepared for moving to secondary school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths31%

31%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

467 pupils on roll, with places for 472

Eligible for free school meals6.4%

6.4%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language36.4%

36.4%, 14.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.3%

7.3%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Willington School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard
The Priory CofE School0.6 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Dundonald Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matt Birch
Phone
02089466666
Website
bishopgilpin.org
Address
Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP
Local authority
Merton
URN
102666

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.