The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
35%
+27.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 160
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Poole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Freshford, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7WE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Freshford Church School a selective school?
No. Freshford Church School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Freshford Church School?
Freshford Church School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freshford Church School take?
Freshford Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freshford Church School?
Freshford Church School is in Bath, BA2 7WE, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freshford Church School have a sixth form?
No, Freshford Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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