Welton Primary School
Radstock, BA3 2AG · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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37th 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Welton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 184. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Welton Primary School
Overview
Welton Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a “warm and welcoming school” where pupils are “friendly and polite” and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders have redesigned aspects of the curriculum to help pupils secure their knowledge, resulting in strong achievement across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, moving around the school in a “calm and orderly manner” and following rules to “be safe, be kind, be your best.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively, particularly in mathematics and through a new phonics scheme that supports early reading.
- Staff have “positive relationships” with pupils, who trust them for support; the school also identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and international projects, developing character and a sense of responsibility.
- Governors and the trust provide effective support, asking “challenging questions” to ensure the school’s work remains effective.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not form letters or spell words correctly, which affects how accurately they communicate in written work. The school has plans to address this, but these are at an “early stage of being implemented.”
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
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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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