The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr John Snell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFosse Way School
Special school · 802m away
Finding Futures
Special school · 809m away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 845m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Somervale Secondary School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norton Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norton Hill School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Welton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Welton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Welton Primary School?
Welton Primary School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welton Primary School take?
Welton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welton Primary School?
Welton Primary School is in Radstock, BA3 2AG, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Welton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Welton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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