Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Shaws Lane, ST21 6AU |
| School Website | www.lonsdale.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1785336512 |
| URN | 143351 |
School Census
| Total | 242 |
| Girls/Boys | 117/125 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | |
| 26/02/2013 | Good |
| 19/10/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |