The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 355
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Claire Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal High School GDST
Independent · 380m away
Kingswood School
Independent · 749m away
St Mark's CofE School
Secondary · 804m away
Kingswood Preparatory School
Independent · 859m away
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 879m away
St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · 927m away
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Stephens Church School?
St Stephens Church School currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephens Church School take?
St Stephens Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephens Church School?
St Stephens Church School is in Bath, BA1 5PZ, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephens Church School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephens Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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