Bathwick St Mary Church School
Bath, BA2 6NN · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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19th 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bathwick St Mary Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bathwick St Mary Church School
Overview
Bathwick St Mary Church School is a primary academy where “pupils and staff are proud” and parents are “overwhelmingly positive.” The inspection found that pupils behave well, bullying is rare, and they are “enthusiastic about learning different subjects.” While the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all rated as Good, the report highlights inconsistencies in curriculum planning across certain subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have driven improvement with “great determination,” particularly strengthening the curriculum in early reading and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language “learn well here” and receive appropriate support.
- Staff have “high expectations for behaviour,” resulting in pupils who are polite, welcoming, and keen to share their learning.
- The school provides many opportunities for personal development, including clubs, sports, and a school council that teaches democracy.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders supporting their workload, professional development, and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- The essential knowledge in some subjects is not clearly identified or well-structured, meaning teachers lack precise guidance on content and teaching methods.
- Teaching does not always check effectively on what pupils know, so difficulties or misconceptions are not always identified and addressed swiftly.
- Pupils’ recall of some areas of the personal, social and health education programme, such as recognising healthy relationships, is weaker.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders responding quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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