Children
“Bishop Martin – it’s a place you want to be every day”
“The teachers have helped me when I’m stuck, they are always there”
“The staff are very polite, very kind and so nice”
“This school is great because they helped me achieve my goals”
“Bishop Martin – a fun place to learn respect and have fun”
“The teachers inspire me to do my work”
“I enjoy doing all the activities”
Parents
"I'd have to say one of the best schools around the area, the teachers and staff are very helpful willing to help the children expand their minds, and always tell parents how their child/ren are coming along."
“I have heard lovely feedback from friends of the school and feel strongly about them attending here.”
“The staff at school understand children’s needs and come up with strategies to help children on a day to day basis.”
“Well done Bishop Martin for achieving high standard education, as always.”
“The transformation of my Grandson is truly amazing; all of this has been achieved by the wonderful team at Bishop Martin School.”
“Since joining Bishop Martin, my granddaughter has excelled in her education. I am looking forward to the next year and seeing how much more she will progress and the fascinating themes that will be worked on.”
“My son's report was excellent; this shows the commitment and hard work both by my son and all the teaching staff at the school. Thank you to everyone at Bishop Martin that has helped my son throughout the years.”
“The school support of my child has been outstanding, both educationally and socially.”
“It’s a great school full of great children and fabulous staff.”
"Thank you for your guidance and support to (my child) throughout her years at Bishop Martin. May the school continue to be the best and safest place our children to learn! Thank you!"
"I am so impressed on how well he (my son) has developed this year with the help of all staff in year 6. Thank you all so much for going through the struggles this year to keep educating our children. I am forever grateful."
OFSTED (January 2022)
"Pupils enjoy coming to school. Any incidents of misbehaviour are dealt with in a calm manner."
"The large majority of the parents that we spoke to, and those responding to the Ofsted Parent View survey, are positive about the school."
"Staff have a strong awareness of how to spot the signs that pupils may be at risk of harm."
"Pupils told us that they feel safe in all parts of the school. They feel comforted by the presence of adults at playtimes."
"The place permeates a love of reading." (2019)
External Teachers
“A lovely school to come to”
“Everyone is so welcoming”
“It (must be) lovely to work here, everything is so ordered and calm”
Other Agencies
"We work in a very diverse geographical area with a huge variation of need, but the care and attention you offer your children and families is the best possible care that can be afforded to them."
"Children who attend Bishop Martin Primary school are well cared for, well supported and encouraged to become the best that they can be. It is rewarding to see how our communities thrive and flourish with your early interventions and support."
"I value working with your school and I am proud to be a part of your team when I hear such great reviews about the school across the locality. In my opinion, Bishop Martin should be used as the gold standard benchmark for other schools to follow, in all areas of daily functioning!"
"You do an amazing job which is very much appreciated by myself and my team members and all the families you support." (School Nursing Team)