The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% 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 (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Alison Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pulteney Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWidcombe Infant School
Primary · Very close
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 379m away
Beechen Cliff School
Secondary · 863m away
Bath Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
King Edward's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hayesfield Girls School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Widcombe CofE Junior School?
Widcombe CofE Junior School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Widcombe CofE Junior School take?
Widcombe CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Widcombe CofE Junior School?
Widcombe CofE Junior School is in Bath, BA2 4JG, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Widcombe CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Widcombe CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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