Widcombe CofE Junior School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Widcombe CofE Junior School.

Bath, BA24JG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 October 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pulteney Road
Bath, BA24JG
Phone
1225310139
Website
widcombejuniorschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143559
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4JG
Website
www.widcombejuniorschool.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
240
Free School Meals
10.4% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.7 (11.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 106.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
240 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best you can be"

Friendship Kindness Perseverance Respect Honesty Hope

Widcombe Church of England Junior School is an inclusive Christian school with Church of England status; the school’s vision is underpinned by Pentecost (Acts 2:1-31). The school celebrates Christian values and includes Collective Worship and a Church-aligned RE curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Widcombe CofE Junior School. The Executive Headteacher and Head of School describe the school as a thriving, happy learning community, proud of its Church School status, with a creative and engaging curriculum. They emphasise a lifelong love of learning, individual development and the motto ‘Be the best you can be.’

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sparks Sports and Coaching after-school clubs Mulberry After-School Club

Sports

Sparks Sports and Coaching after-school sports clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Enquiry and knowledge-based spiral curriculum (RE) that develops pupils’ critical thinking, motivation to learn, and understanding of different religions, cultures and beliefs RE curriculum fosters awareness of British Values, tolerance of others and knowledge of society and the wider world Church of England status influencing curriculum and school ethos

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extended childcare is provided before and after the school day. The page lists a Widcombe Infants Breakfast Club (operated at Widcombe Infants) and after-school clubs run by Sparks Sports and Coaching, with Mulberry After-School Club offered nearby.

SEND Provision

The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exemplary.

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