Bishops Lydeard Church School is a Church of England academy. It has about 140 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Disadvantaged pupils:There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.