Bishop Gilpin CE Primary School

What Bishop Gilpin CE Primary School does

Bishop Gilpin Church of England Primary School is a state-funded, voluntary-aided Church of England primary school located on Lake Road in Wimbledon (London Borough of Merton, SW19 7EP). The school delivers the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in its Nursery and the full UK National Curriculum across Reception and Key Stages 1-2 (Years 1-6), with supplementary provision in Religious Education, French, Music, Physical Education, and Relationships, Health and Character Development. It is governed by a board of governors operating under the School Admissions Code 2021 and reports to the London Borough of Merton local authority.

The school's revenue model is predominantly government-funded per-pupil grants distributed through Merton, supplemented by Pupil Premium (£1,515 per eligible primary pupil in 2025-26) and self-funded nursery wraparound care via the BG Badgers service at £30 per day (3:30pm-6:00pm). The core technology stack is commodity SaaS — ParentPay for parent payments, Weduc for calendar and event communications, and Greenhouse School Websites for the school website — with no proprietary technology disclosed. Allocated services include Atom Learning subscriptions (free for Pupil Premium-eligible KS2 pupils) for 11+ preparation and NHS Education Wellbeing Service for pupil mental health support.

The customer base is a long tail of individual families admitted through a formal, criteria-based process (Nursery, Reception, In-Year, with an appeals mechanism). The school is currently promoting limited Key Stage 2 places (Years 3-6) and conducting Open Mornings for the 2027/2028 academic year, signalling active in-year and forward-cycle admissions activity. Distribution is single-site and single-geography (England), with brand awareness concentrated in the Wimbledon/Merton catchment area. Strategic emphasis is on values-based character education, with Christian values (Caring, Forgiveness, Equality, Thankfulness) and British Values integrated into curriculum delivery.

Name

Bishop Gilpin CE Primary School

Legal name

Bishop Gilpin Church of England Primary School

Website

https://bishopgilpin.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bishop Gilpin is a voluntary-aided Church of England primary school in Wimbledon, London, providing EYFS and National Curriculum education from Nursery through Year 6 to children aged 0-11, funded primarily by government per-pupil grants with additional wraparound care fees and Pupil Premium support.

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Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a voluntary-aided primary school, Bishop Gilpin receives government funding for educational provision. This includes per-pupil funding from the Department for Education, distributed through the London Borough of Merton local authority.
2. Pupil Premium Funding: Additional government funding (£1,515 per primary aged pupil in 2025-26) to support eligible disadvantaged pupils, provided by the government to raise attainment.
3. Nursery Fees (Wraparound Care): Self-funded nursery wraparound care at £30.00 per day (BG Badgers), which includes a light meal. Parents commit to 3, 4, or 5 days per week.

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Core offering

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Product overview

Bishop Gilpin CE Primary School is a voluntary-aided Church of England primary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Nursery (birth to age 5) through to Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6). The school follows the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and the UK national curriculum. Core educational offerings include the main school programme, Nursery provision led by qualified teachers, Reception admissions, and various wraparound care services including BG Badgers after-school care. Additional services include clubs and activities, Pupil Premium support for eligible families, and partnerships with external platforms such as Atom Learning for KS2 home learning and 11+ preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.4% of pupils reported that they enjoy school in the most recent Pupil Survey

Segments3 records

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Atom LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop Gilpin partners with Atom Learning to provide Years 3-6 students who are eligible for Pupil Premium with free Atom Home accounts (normally £579.90 per year). Atom Home helps children prepare for the 11+ exams and build exam technique and confidence through KS2 practice questions, learning resources, mock tests, and practice papers.
• St Mary's and St Mark's ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has strong links with St Mary's and St Mark's churches. Members of the clergy lead collective worship each week and children regularly attend services at the churches.
• London Borough of MertoncoreOthersThe school operates under the London Borough of Merton local authority for pupil premium administration, admissions coordination, and educational oversight. Merton handles pupil premium eligibility checks through the Department for Education's website.
• NHS Education Wellbeing ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with the NHS Education Wellbeing Service to support pupil mental health and wellbeing, providing access to NHS resources and services for the school community.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ark Schools: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies, primarily in London and other English cities. Comparable as a London-based state primary/secondary operator serving similar demographics.
• United Learning: Large multi-academy trust running both state and independent schools across England. Comparable as a UK state-school provider with values-led ethos and curriculum breadth, though operating across many sites and school types.
• Harris Federation: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across London and the South East. Comparable to Bishop Gilpin as a state-funded school operator serving families in London, though at much larger scale and without the single voluntary-aided church school structure.
• Oasis Academy Trust: Multi-academy trust with a values-driven, community-focused ethos operating primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable to Bishop Gilpin's values-led positioning, though operates multiple academies rather than a single site.

Regional players

• Wimbledon Chase Primary School: Local state primary school in the Wimbledon/Merton catchment area. Comparable as a nearby competitor serving the same parent demographic for primary admissions, though not Church of England voluntary-aided.

Others

• Magic Breakfast: UK charity providing breakfast provision and Pupil Premium-aligned support to state primary schools. Comparable to Bishop Gilpin as a Pupil Premium ecosystem partner for disadvantaged pupil support, though an enabler/supplier rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Feltham: Small values-driven primary school in London with wraparound provision and external partnerships supporting pupil wellbeing and enrichment. Directly comparable to Bishop Gilpin in scale, mission, and London state-primary context.
• Holy Trinity CE Primary School: Voluntary-aided Church of England primary school in South London offering Nursery through Year 6 with similar admissions governance and diocesan oversight. Directly comparable to Bishop Gilpin in faith-based state primary model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bishop-gilpin

Compliance3 records

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