The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Stephanie Dowley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5AQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Oakhill Church School a selective school?
No. Oakhill Church School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oakhill Church School's Ofsted rating?
Oakhill Church School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakhill Church School?
Oakhill Church School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakhill Church School take?
Oakhill Church School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakhill Church School?
Oakhill Church School is in Radstock, BA3 5AQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakhill Church School have a sixth form?
No, Oakhill Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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