Peasedown St John Primary School
Bath, BA2 8DH · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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24th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 2,933 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peasedown St John Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Orchestra, Choirs, Forest School, OPAL Play, and Conservation and Gardening clubs. Arts activities include harvest festivals, Christmas nativity plays, Community Carols, and a summer production. Trips visit Camerton woods and the Wild Place Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 122 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Peasedown St John Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where a “respectful and positive culture” prevails and they embody values of “curiosity, aspiration, resilience and empathy”. The school delivers a “Good” quality of education, supported by high attendance and an “ambitious curriculum” that clearly identifies the knowledge steps pupils need to learn.
Strengths
- Teachers use assessment effectively in phonics and mathematics to ensure pupils “deepen their knowledge and understanding” and catch up if they fall behind.
- The early years curriculum is well-designed, helping children become “confident and independent learners” through effective adult interactions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, allowing them to access and progress through the “full curriculum”.
- Personal development is carefully planned, with pupils understanding democracy, the law, and how to “challenge bias and discrimination”.
- Trustees provide “appropriate support and challenge”, maintaining an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and development areas.
Areas to improve
- In some “wider curriculum subjects”, the curriculum is new, meaning the school does not yet know how successful it is in supporting pupils to build knowledge or identify gaps.
- The trust must ensure the wider curriculum is “fully and effectively implemented” so that pupils build their knowledge well across all subjects.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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