St Martin's Garden Primary School
Bath, BA2 2UN · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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52nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 1,341 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin's Garden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's Garden Primary School
Overview
St Martin's Garden Primary School is fulfilling the "expected standard" in curriculum, teaching, early years, inclusion, and personal development, while requiring attention in achievement, attendance, behaviour, and leadership. The report highlights that recent leadership changes have caused some instability, but new leaders are taking decisive action to improve outcomes. Pupils generally feel safe and enjoy their learning, though attainment remains below national averages.
Strengths
- Leaders ensure pupils learn a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with effective adjustments for those with special educational needs.
- Staff are equipped with strong subject knowledge, and checks on learning are "effective in identifying gaps or misconceptions."
- The early years environment is described as one where children feel "safe, secure, stimulated and happy."
- Leaders prioritise early identification of needs, using a "well-considered, step-by-step approach" to support pupils.
- Pupils develop a "mature understanding of fundamental British values" and benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure disadvantaged pupils with gaps in foundational mathematics are supported to "close these gaps quickly."
- Attendance remains below national average, and leaders need to secure "more rapid improvement" in regular school attendance.
- Leaders should "further strengthen relationships with staff and parents" to rebuild trust and support the school’s improvement journey.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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