The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 217
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Purkiss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Darlington Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward's School
Independent · 331m away
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 906m away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bathwick St Mary Church School's Ofsted rating?
Bathwick St Mary Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bathwick St Mary Church School?
Bathwick St Mary Church School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bathwick St Mary Church School take?
Bathwick St Mary Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bathwick St Mary Church School?
Bathwick St Mary Church School is in Bath, BA2 6NN, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bathwick St Mary Church School have a sixth form?
No, Bathwick St Mary Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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