Farmborough Church Primary School

A not judged academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Farmborough Church Primary School.

Bath, BA20FY Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Street
Farmborough
Bath, BA20FY
Phone
1761470714
Website
farmboroughchurchprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145070
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
The Street, Farmborough, Bath, BA2 0FY
Website
farmboroughchurchprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
175 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: 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
163
Free School Meals
4.9% (8 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.6 (10.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
163 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working Together, Valuing Everyone, Learning for Life"

Diamond – Finding ways to solve our problems Emerald – Persevering to achieve a challenge Ruby – Being supportive of others Sapphire – Staying focused and avoiding distractions

Recognising its historic foundation, Farmborough Church Primary School will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message emphasizes partnership with families and the wider community, safeguarding and DBS checks for staff/volunteers, high academic progress and outcomes, and a caring, supportive school ethos led by a strong staff team.

Facilities

suite of tablet devices for use during Breakfast and After-School Club School garden transformed into a beach area with boat, beach and stream

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics: Unlocking Letters and Sounds scheme; Phonics taught from Reception with Phase 2–5, national Phonics Screening Check in Year 1, and bespoke 1-to-1 interventions Reading Scheme: Ransom Reading Stars aligned to phonics progression; decodable books for early readers; progression to a broader book scheme for fluency and comprehension Gem Powers - Learning to Learn: Diamond (solving problems), Emerald (perseverance), Ruby (supporting others), Sapphire (focus and minimizing distractions) Broad, rich, and varied curriculum intended to develop knowledge, creativity, positive attitudes to learning, and independent problem solving

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45 to 8:45am. After School Club runs from 3:20 to 5:30pm, and is available as a shorter session until 4:30pm or a longer session until 5:30pm. Bookings for Breakfast and After-School Club are made and paid for directly by parents/carers using the My Child At School (MCAS) App or website.

SEND Provision

Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) Local Offer is provided (Farmborough SEND Local Offer).

Admissions Criteria

PAN 25 for Reception; Bath & North East Somerset Council coordinates Reception admissions; In-year admissions handled directly by the school; Admissions arrangements can be found via The Partnership Trust / school page; Closing date for 2025 Reception applications is 15 January 2025.

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