Moorlands Junior School
Chantry Mead Road, Bath, BA2 2DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moorlands Junior School is a primary school in Bath for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 21st of 27 primary schools in Bath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 4 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Moorlands Junior School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Pastoral care is strong. Staff forge positive, caring relationships with pupils and families. The school's rich curriculum reflects its vision: 'Space to grow for any tomorrow'. Leaders plan exciting activities to enhance pupils' personal development. For example, pupils learn to build fires and cook pizza outdoors. Pupils develop their talents and interests through the clubs that the school offers, such as choir and street dance. Pupils are polite and enjoy learning. They learn the importance of 'filling each other's buckets' with kindness. Pupils understand adults' high expectations and respectfully follow school routines. They are proud to be praised. Staff ensure that pupils understand and appreciate diversity and equal rights. Pupils confidently explain and value the fact that 'We are all different'. Pupils are happy and feel safe at school. They say behaviour is usually good and that bullying is rare. They confirm that adults are good at sorting out any problems. Most pupils attend regularly. However, some pupils need help to improve their attendance. The vast majority of parents are happy with the school. Typical comments include 'This is a fantastic school' and 'my child is thriving'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, improvements to the curriculum are in the early stages of development. As a result, pupils do not securely learn the essential concepts they need. Leaders must ensure that the curriculum is fully established so that pupils develop the knowledge and skills necessary for their future learning.
- In some subjects, assessment lacks the precision to gauge how successfully pupils follow the curriculum. This leads to pupils developing gaps in their knowledge. Teachers should sharpen their use of assessment so that teaching supports pupils to know and remember more over time.
- Despite improvements to attendance, some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school regularly. As a result, they are missing out on important aspects of their education. Leaders must continue to work closely with families to emphasise the importance of regular attendance so that pupils benefit from all that the school offers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
236 pupils on roll, with places for 249
Schools near Moorlands Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oldfield Park Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Roundhill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 28% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Kathryn Pearson
- Phone
- 01225421912
- Address
- Chantry Mead Road, Bath, BA2 2DE
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 142716
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.