Batheaston Church School
School Lane, Northend, Bath, BA1 7EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Batheaston Church School is a primary school in Bath for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 14th of 27 primary schools in Bath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2022, report published 12 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
Batheaston Church School is a calm and orderly place to learn. The relationships between staff and pupils are warm and encouraging. Pupils are proud of their school. They are confident and talk willingly of the school and Christian values that guide them each day. Pupils say school teaches them to be the best version of themselves. Older pupils enjoy extra responsibilities, for example as special friends and buddies for younger pupils. Leaders have established an environment where pupils feel listened to and valued. If they have any worries, pupils know staff will help them. Pupils play well together at breaktimes. All feel safe in school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), attend a range of clubs and activities, such as art club and 'Chloe's Choir'. The school develops pupils' imagination and helps them to be physically active. They use 'Mike's Meadow' to learn about the environment. Staff expect pupils to behave well. There is little disruption to learning. Bullying is rare. Most parents believe staff are passionate and dedicated. Many praise the school's work. One typical view of parents is, 'My child is always excited to go to school'.
What the school should improve
- In a small minority of subjects, leaders do not identify the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, in these subjects, pupils are not consistently able to recall previous knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers plan next steps in learning, so that pupils know more and remember more.
- Leaders in some subjects do not monitor their curriculum areas in enough detail. Consequently, they do not have a clear understanding of how pupils secure knowledge over time. Subject leaders need to check pupils' understanding of their subjects so they can assure themselves of the quality of education being provided within their subject area.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
181 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Batheaston Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathampton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bathford Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Swainswick Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Saviours Junior Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Saviours Infant Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Jefferies
- Phone
- 01225858555
- Address
- School Lane, Northend, Bath, BA1 7EP
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 145512
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.