The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- OLDFIELD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Andy Greenhough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2020 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Kelston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Royal United Hospital School
Special school · 952m away
Newbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Michael's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michaels Junior Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Twerton Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Summerfield School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oldfield School a selective school?
No. Oldfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oldfield School's Ofsted rating?
Oldfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oldfield School?
Oldfield School currently has 1,275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oldfield School take?
Oldfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oldfield School?
Oldfield School is in Bath, BA1 9AB, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oldfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oldfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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