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Widcombe CofE Junior School
Pulteney Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4JG, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.5 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
237
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school excels academically, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school based on 153 responses. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall performance and strong community support make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★★4.5
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
My child is happy
99%
School supports development
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
White Other10.5%
Mixed W+Asian7.6%
Other4.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Asian Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.37820, -2.35232 · BA2 4JG
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN143559
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.widcombejuniorschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Widcombe CofE Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Widcombe CofE Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Widcombe CofE Junior School a good school?
Widcombe CofE Junior School scores 97.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Widcombe CofE Junior School?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, Widcombe CofE Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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