The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Becky Hayter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bathford Church School?
Bathford Church School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bathford Church School take?
Bathford Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bathford Church School?
Bathford Church School is in Bath, BA1 7UB, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bathford Church School have a sixth form?
No, Bathford Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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