St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bath, BA2 2BN · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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2nd 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,208 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Philip's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Dance Classes with Xavier, play Cricket with Bath Cricket Club, and participate in Orienteering with Jane. Trips include visits to Longleat Safari Park, Chew Valley Animal Park, and a farm trip for Reception.
Getting in
The published school roll is 277 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 do the cricket and dance clubs fit into the weekly timetable for Year 6 pupils? What support is available for children who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Philip's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “happy and welcoming school” where they feel safe and confident. The inspection found that most pupils achieve well, engaging enthusiastically with their learning in a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- The school has implemented an “effective phonics curriculum,” helping pupils become “fluent and confident readers” through regular practice and targeted support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported in lessons,” using resources that allow them to learn alongside their peers.
- The curriculum is “well organised” in subjects like mathematics and art, with a clear sequence that helps pupils build on previous knowledge.
- Personal, social and health education helps pupils become “healthy and responsible citizens,” enriched by activities such as cooking and charity fundraising.
- Staff appreciate efforts to reduce workload, and parents value the “positive relationship” they have with the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified the “essential knowledge” pupils need to acquire, meaning teachers do not check if pupils have secured this knowledge.
- Consequently, some pupils “do not remember what they have learned previously” and fail to build their knowledge effectively.
- The trust must ensure essential knowledge is “clearly identified and routinely checked.”
Safeguarding
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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