St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Radstock, BA3 3NG · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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51st 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,688 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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%, 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Early Birds Club and Dance club, participate in Dance Umbrella, and attend trips to Field to Farm and London. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School feel “happy, safe and cared for” and demonstrate strong behaviour aligned with the school’s vision to “be the best you can be”. The report highlights an “exceptional” programme for personal development and effective teaching in early years and mathematics, though it notes inconsistencies in how well pupils retain knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects.
Strengths
- Personal development is described as “exceptional”, with pupils learning about equality and demonstrating the school’s “heart” values.
- Reading is “at the core of the school’s curriculum”, with staff acting as “experts” who quickly identify and support pupils at risk of falling behind.
- The school ensures pupils get off to a “strong start” in Nursery, with close collaboration with families to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Mathematics teaching has been strengthened with trust support, helping pupils build knowledge “securely” as they progress.
- Attendance has improved overall, with the school taking “effective action” to ensure pupils attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not “systematically check that pupils remember what they have learned previously”, leading to gaps in long-term knowledge.
- Some selected activities do not enable pupils to learn the important knowledge identified in the curriculum, preventing them from building a “depth of knowledge” in certain 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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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