Norton St Philip Church of England First School
Church Street, Norton St Philip, Bath, BA2 7LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton St Philip Church of England First School is a primary school in Bath for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 2 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 7 December 2022
Norton St Philip Church of England First School is a welcoming, caring school. The school's ethos, 'Small Schools, Thinking Big', comes alive here. Leaders provide an exciting, rich curriculum. Staff imaginatively tap into possibilities to ignite pupils' interests. For example, pupils learn samba drumming and flamenco dancing when they learn about different traditions and cultures. Pupils love showcasing their talents when they perform in theatre productions. Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for the school. They are polite and friendly. The vast majority of pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to their learning. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. They typically comment that 'children are encouraged to flourish and grow'. Pastoral support for pupils is strong. Staff care deeply about pupils and forge supportive relationships with them. As a result, pupils feel valued and safe. Pupils can explain what bullying is. They confirm that it is not tolerated at school. Pupils are confident that adults and peer supporters will help them to resolve any problems. Staff thoughtfully plan learning experiences that extend beyond the academic. For example, many pupils try activities such as skateboarding, yoga and bouldering. Pupils also take on positions of responsibility with maturity and pride. For example, they can become peer supporters, librarians and members of the school council.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not consistently enable pupils to secure the breadth of knowledge and skills they need for the next stage of their education. Leaders need to further develop the curriculum in these subjects and then check whether pupils know and remember more as a result.
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Norton St Philip Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Methodist VC First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Julian's Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Freshford Church School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 96% met the expected standard |
| Hemington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Westwood-with-Iford Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Georgina Muxworthy
- Phone
- 01373834327
- Address
- Church Street, Norton St Philip, Bath, BA2 7LU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123836
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.