Business Details
Trusted Primary Education in London
Bishop Gilpin C Of E Primary School provides a nurturing, inclusive education rooted in Christian values. Our mission is to create a firm foundation for lifelong learning through a curriculum that emphasizes equality, caring, forgiveness, and thankfulness. With a dedicated team of educators, we foster academic excellence while prioritizing emotional wellbeing, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. Our innovative teaching methods, specialist-led subjects like music and physical education, and strong community partnerships enhance the learning experience.We are committed to inclusivity, offering tailored support for children with additional needs and maintaining an environment where all thrive. Recognized for outstanding pastoral care and a positive school atmosphere, we prepare pupils for future success through character development and a love of learning.
Services
Nursery Education
Reception Classes
Curriculum Subjects
Wellbeing Support
Inclusion Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer a values-driven curriculum with specialist teaching in music and physical education.
- Our inclusive approach supports children with diverse needs through tailored interventions.
- We prioritize wellbeing with a dedicated mental health therapist and mindfulness programs.
- Recognized for outstanding pastoral care and a positive, family-oriented school community.
- We partner with local and national organizations to enhance educational and wellbeing outcomes.
What people say
Outstanding pastoral care
Inclusive and supportive
Engaging learning experiences
Strong wellbeing focus
Positive atmosphere
Services
Nursery Education
Our Nursery provides a magical foundation for learning, supporting children aged 3-4 to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play-based, research-informed activities. We focus on building character and understanding of the world while fostering parental partnerships. The curriculum prepares children for Reception with a balance of structured and exploratory learning.
Curriculum Subjects
We deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering Maths, Science, RE, Computing, and more, with specialist teaching in music and PE. Our approach links knowledge across subjects to strengthen long-term memory. Recent achievements include top sporting results and high rates of music tuition in Merton, ensuring a well-rounded education.
Wellbeing Support
A dedicated wellbeing therapist offers one-to-one and group sessions for children and parents, addressing anxiety and low mood. We lead an NHS cluster supporting 15 schools and provide workshops on emotional regulation, ensuring holistic mental health support aligned with our Relationships, Health, and Character Development curriculum.
Inclusion Programs
We identify learning barriers early and provide tailored support for disadvantaged pupils or those with additional needs. This includes specialist resources, external professional collaboration, and inclusive classroom strategies to ensure all children achieve positive outcomes and feel valued within our community.
Parent Partnerships
We foster parental involvement through workshops, coffee mornings, and one-to-one sessions with senior leaders. Our partnerships extend to mental health support via NHS collaborations and programs like OnePlusOne, which helps parents manage conflict and strengthen family relationships to benefit children's wellbeing.
People
Matt Birch
Headteacher
Matt Birch leads Bishop Gilpin with a focus on innovative teaching, inclusive education, and community engagement, ensuring high standards across all aspects of school life.
Amy Stirling
Wellbeing Therapist
Amy Stirling provides mental health support for pupils and parents, leading wellbeing initiatives and NHS partnerships to enhance emotional resilience and inclusivity across the school community.
Faye Howard
Acting Deputy Headteacher
Faye Howard supports school leadership with a focus on curriculum development and staff training, maintaining the school's commitment to academic excellence and pupil welfare.
Rebecca Byrne
Assistant Head
Rebecca Byrne oversees key school operations and staff development, ensuring alignment with the school's mission of fostering lifelong learning and character growth.
Pippa Bridge
SenCo
Pippa Bridge specializes in supporting children with additional needs, implementing tailored interventions and collaborating with external professionals to ensure inclusive education.
Questions
What are the school's core values?
Our core values are caring, forgiveness, equality, and thankfulness, which underpin all aspects of school life and learning.
How does the school support children's wellbeing?
We provide a dedicated mental health therapist, mindfulness lessons, emotional literacy groups, and partnerships with NHS wellbeing services.
What curriculum does the school follow?
We follow a research-driven, inclusive curriculum with specialist teaching in music, PE, and enhanced by Chromebooks and expert resources.
How does the school involve parents?
We offer coffee mornings, workshops, and one-to-one sessions to support parental engagement and wellbeing.
What support is available for children with additional needs?
We identify needs early and provide tailored interventions, including partnerships with external professionals and specialist teaching.
