St Stephens Church School
Bath, BA1 5PZ · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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14th 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Stephens Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Newbarn Field Study centre, Abernant Lake Hotel, SS Great Britain, Sealife Centre, Rocks East Woodlands, Lifeskills Centre, Bath Abbey, and St Mary’s Charlcombe. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Stephens Church School
Overview
St Stephens Church School continues to be a good school, characterised by a welcoming and inclusive ethos where pupils are proud to attend. Leaders are ambitious for pupil achievement, fostering positive relationships and high expectations for behaviour that create a calm and purposeful learning environment. The report highlights strong personal development and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and enjoy positive relationships with staff who "believe in them" and encourage them to take risks.
- There is a clear focus on developing a love of reading, with staff using assessment effectively to provide quick support when pupils fall behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-structured, enabling children to confidently use correct mathematical vocabulary and build understanding.
- Leaders promote personal development well through a wide range of experiences, helping pupils become good citizens and confident individuals.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn confidently and successfully due to tailored support from staff and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure books, particularly for younger pupils, are well matched to the sounds they are learning so that texts are not too hard to read.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders need to identify precise key knowledge and sequence learning effectively so pupils can build on prior knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant and well trained to spot signs of concern and act quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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