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Bathford Church School
Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7UB, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.7 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 96%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community and effective teaching. The school's Key Stage 2 results show that 72% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 11% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
86%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
Mixed W+Asian7.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Location
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51.39922, -2.30102 · BA1 7UB
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN145582
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bathford Church School rated by Ofsted?
Bathford Church School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Bathford Church School a good school?
Bathford Church School scores 83.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Bathford Church School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bathford Church School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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