Bathford Church School
Bath, BA1 7UB · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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11th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bathford Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bathford Church School
Overview
Bathford Church School is described as a “happy and inclusive” environment where pupils enjoy a strong sense of belonging and attend regularly. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “excellent” personal development, noting that pupils are well-prepared for the wider world through rich experiences and a deep understanding of equalities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their learning” and achieve well across a wide range of subjects.
- Early reading is taught effectively by “well-trained staff,” with books matched to pupils’ phonics confidence to foster fluency and a “love for reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same curriculum as their peers, with staff making “useful adaptations” to support them.
- The school offers an array of “carefully selected rich experiences,” such as literature festivals and historical immersion, which boost pupils’ self-confidence and knowledge.
- Leaders and the trust hold each other to account diligently, ensuring staff workload is considered alongside curriculum development.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not consistently identify and correct errors in pupils’ writing, leading to persistent misconceptions.
- The teaching of letter formation has occasionally “lacked precision,” meaning some pupils are not yet fluent or confident in basic writing skills.
- The trust must ensure all staff consistently address transcription misconceptions so pupils can build “fluency and precision in their writing.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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