Combe Down CofE Primary School
Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Combe Down CofE Primary 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 15th of 27 primary schools in Bath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2013, report published 11 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils at Combe Down Primary have extremely positive attitudes to learning and are keen to do well. This starts in the early years where children's engagement and enthusiasm are tangible. The school has high expectations for all pupils to learn well, and they do. Pupils are rightly proud of the school. There is a strong sense of community. The school has a vibrant and caring culture. Staff know pupils well. There are warm relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils know that there are adults to talk to if they have a worry. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show great care and consideration to their peers and adults. Pupils are respectful and polite. They recognise the importance of treating others fairly. Disruptions to learning are rare. The school values of, 'be ready, be respectful, be safe' help pupils to understand how to behave. Opportunities for learning extend beyond the academic. Pupils learn about different backgrounds, faiths and cultures, as well as discrimination. They understand and value difference. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on leadership roles, for example as house captains, worship ambassadors and play leaders. Older pupils support younger pupils through the school's buddy system. This helps them to learn about responsibility.
What the school should improve
- The school is continuing to develop the wider curriculum. In a few subjects, the curriculum does not yet define how learning is broken down to ensure that it is progressive and well sequenced. Assessment is in its early stages of development in those subjects. The trust should ensure that the curriculum is developed well in all subjects, including the use of assessment, to support pupils in knowing more and remembering more.
- The handwriting curriculum is not consistently implemented. Some younger pupils do not secure the fundamentals of handwriting. The trust should ensure that the handwriting curriculum is consistently implemented to provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to develop and practise their handwriting.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
422 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Combe Down CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Prior Park Paragon | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Martin's Garden Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 25% met the expected standard |
| Widcombe Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Bird
- Phone
- 01225840324
- Address
- Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5JQ
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 142943
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.