Bathford Church School
Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7UBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bathford 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 8th of 27 primary schools in Bath. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 2 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to this happy and inclusive school, where staff create a feeling of belonging successfully. Consequently, pupils attend regularly. They know they can speak to any of the caring adults and be listened to. Pupils aim to be the 'best they can be' in line with the school's vision. Pupils rise to the high expectations the school has of them. They achieve well across a wide range of subjects. Pupils understand the school's values of 'grow, care, serve, share'. Typically, pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning and want to learn. Pupils value having a meaningful voice at Bathford Church School. For example, pupils are given the opportunity to make key decisions, such as to change the name of the school houses to reflect significant people who are important to them. Pupils are empowered to follow their interests. For example, setting up and running their own chess club. Pupils relish the many opportunities on offer beyond the curriculum. Their favourites include story, dance and adventure club. Pupils have an insightful understanding of equalities. They understand it is unfair to treat people differently just because they are not the same. As a result, pupils leave the school prepared for the wider world.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not identify and correct errors in pupils' writing and so these misconceptions can persist. As a result, some pupils' writing transcription knowledge is not securely embedded. The trust should ensure that all staff consistently address transcription misconceptions with pupils acting on feedback, so they can build fluency and precision in their writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
138 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bathford Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathampton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Batheaston Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Saviours Junior Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Saviours Infant Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
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 Becky Hayter
- Phone
- 01225858776
- Address
- Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7UB
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 145582
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.