Batheaston Church School

A good academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Batheaston Church School.

Bath, BA17EP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
School Lane
Northend
Bath, BA17EP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145512
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Northend, Bath, BA1 7EP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210 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
190
Free School Meals
19.5% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 108.0
2023 101.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
190 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Aspire and Achieve"

Respect Enjoy Contribute Include Protect Endeavour

The school is affiliated with St John the Baptist Church and its Christian ethos is rooted in the church culture, including Values for Life and the 5 C’s; the school discusses religious and moral development and includes Christian values in its curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Batheaston Church School from the Headteacher; Best wishes from Sally Jefferies.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir The Singing Tree Spanish Club Art Club Bath City Football Dance Club Basketball

Sports

Football Basketball Dance

Facilities

School Hall Music Pavilion Mike's Meadow

Curriculum Highlights

Progression of Knowledge and Skills Documents Intent Statement Document Yearly Topics 2024-2026 Knowledge Organisers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Play Rangers – Wrap Around Care runs from 7:45am to 6:00pm, including Breakfast Club (7:45–8:50am) and After School Club (3:20–6:00pm). Activities include outdoor play, textiles, arts and crafts, puzzles, and access to Mike’s Meadow; supervision by DBS-checked staff; contact via Play Rangers email or phone.

Admissions Criteria

In the event of oversubscription, applications are ranked by: Priority A – Children Looked After; Priority B – children living within 1.5 miles with a sibling at the school, or those living outside 1.5 miles but for whom Batheaston is the closest school and has a sibling in attendance; Priority C – children who live closest to the school. If distances are identical, a random allocation is used. The Admissions Committee may consider delayed or accelerated entry, and there are processes for in-year applications, waiting lists, and appeals.

Financial Information

School meals are available at £2.80 per meal.

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