St. Paul's Academy
Purba Bardhaman
A ICSE school featuring 37 classrooms and a library with around 3,000 books, 50 computers and a computer-aided
Ispat Palli Bidhan Nagar Durgapur West Bengal - 713 212 India
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Bidhan School is a Co-ed ICSE-affiliated school located in Bardhaman, India. It offers classes from Nursery - 12. Fee details are available by contacting the school directly. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: Founded in 1976, it remains one of the veteran ICSE institutions in Durgapur.; Features boarding options, which is a rare amenity for a city school.; Extends financial assistance and scholarships to deserving candidates..
Quick facts
Highlights
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium / Languages
English
Type
Co-ed
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
713212
Leadership & Staff
Not publicly listed
Age Range
3 to 18 years (Pre-Nursery through Class XII)
Family Backgrounds
Primarily composed of local families from Durgapur and its surroundings, alongside a subset of hostellers from other regions.
Socio-economic Profile
Comprised of middle to upper-middle-class households; falls within the accessible private education category.
Child Profiles
Students with a focus on academics who also participate in extracurricular and athletic activities; individuals prepping for the ICSE/ISC board examinations.
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery – KG (Monthly) | ₹1,150 | Monthly |
| Pre-Nursery – KG (New Admission) | ₹11,500 | New Admission |
| I – II (Monthly) | ₹1,250 | Monthly |
| I – II (New Admission) | ₹13,500 | New Admission |
| III – IV (Monthly) | ₹1,300 | Monthly |
| III – IV (New Admission) | ₹14,000 | New Admission |
| V (Monthly) | ₹1,350 | Monthly |
| V (New Admission) | ₹14,500 | New Admission |
| VI (Monthly) | ₹1,400 | Monthly |
| VI (New Admission) | ₹15,000 | New Admission |
| VII (Monthly) | ₹1,450 | Monthly |
| VII (New Admission) | ₹16,000 | New Admission |
| VIII (Monthly) | ₹1,500 | Monthly |
| VIII (New Admission) | ₹17,000 | New Admission |
| IX (Commerce) (Monthly) | ₹1,500 | Monthly |
| IX (Commerce) (New Admission) | ₹19,000 | New Admission |
| IX (Science) (Monthly) | ₹1,600 | Monthly |
| IX (Science) (New Admission) | ₹19,500 | New Admission |
| X (Arts/Commerce) (Monthly) | ₹1,500 | Monthly |
| X (Arts/Commerce) (New Admission) | ₹N/A | New Admission |
| X (Science) (Monthly) | ₹1,600 | Monthly |
| X (Science) (New Admission) | ₹N/A | New Admission |
| XI (Arts/Commerce) (Monthly) | ₹2,000 | Monthly |
| XI (Arts/Commerce) (New Admission) | ₹20,000 | New Admission |
| XI (Science) (Monthly) | ₹2,100 | Monthly |
| XI (Science) (New Admission) | ₹21,000 | New Admission |
| XII (Arts/Commerce) (Monthly) | ₹2,000 | Monthly |
| XII (Arts/Commerce) (New Admission) | ₹N/A | New Admission |
| XII (Science) (Monthly) | ₹2,100 | Monthly |
| XII (Science) (New Admission) | ₹N/A | New Admission |
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Recommendations / Questions to Ask
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Academic-focused
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Sports focus, coaching, participation, and specific sports available.
Sports focus
Strong
Athletics
Strong
Basketball
Strong
Cricket
Strong
Football
Strong
Tennis
Strong
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Academics / Curriculum
Positives
Parents express satisfaction with the CISCE curriculum, the emphasis on scholastic excellence, and the use of smart classes. The availability of all three senior streams offers families flexibility.
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While there are no significant criticisms regarding instruction, the scarcity of recent parental feedback makes it difficult to assess performance consistency.
Ask: Request the ICSE and ISC marks and details of subject toppers for the previous two years.
Fees & Administration
Positives
The administration maintains transparency by openly publishing their fee structure.
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Several parents have noted strict fee payment enforcement and associated pressure.
Ask: Inquire about policies regarding late payments, refund procedures, and potential ancillary costs.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Positives
The institution features a competent array of laboratories, sports facilities, and residential arrangements.
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There are no major complaints regarding the facilities, though specific details on campus dimensions and upkeep are not disclosed.
Ask: Personally tour the campus to observe the condition of labs, classrooms, and boarding blocks.
Staff & Management
Positives
The school benefits from a leadership team with decades of experience in the field.
Watch out for
Employee feedback suggests potential management challenges and internal friction that might impact staff morale.
Ask: Ask about staff retention rates and the support systems available for teacher development.
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