Paulton Junior School
Paulton, BS39 7QY · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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39th 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 3,666 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paulton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access gardening, sketching, weaving, board games, origami, dance, and ukulele clubs. Sports include tennis, cricket, athletics, football, and cross-country. Trips visit Skern Lodge and The Holburne Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Paulton Junior School
Overview
Paulton Junior School is described as a ‘happy school’ where pupils demonstrate ‘respectful behaviour’ and trust adults with their concerns. While personal development and behaviour are judged as ‘Good’, the ‘quality of education’ and ‘leadership and management’ are judged as ‘Requires improvement’. The report highlights that recent leadership changes have impacted the school’s ability to consistently deliver its intended curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘respectful behaviour’ and incidents of bullying are ‘quickly reported and not tolerated’.
- Pupils ‘enjoy reading’ and talk ‘enthusiastically’ about their books, with effective support for those finding it difficult.
- The school provides a ‘range of opportunities’ for pupils to explore talents, including choirs, bands, and community activities.
- Staff are ‘aspirational for all pupils’ to be fully involved in school life, with high uptake in extra-curricular activities.
- Pupils develop an ‘impressive understanding of online safety’ and learn about ‘fundamental British values’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks clarity on ‘what pupils will learn and when’, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Assessment methods are ‘not precise enough’ to identify misunderstandings, hindering timely intervention.
- Leaders lack ‘clear oversight’ of curriculum implementation, limiting their ability to evaluate and plan improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, although administrative errors in pre-employment checks were identified and rapidly addressed during the inspection.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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