Shoscombe Church School
St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, BA2 8NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shoscombe Church School is a primary school in Bath for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 11th of 27 primary schools in Bath. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2014, report published 17 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are at the centre of this vibrant and inclusive school. The strapline of 'Inspiring everyone to shine' is lived out in all aspects of the school's work. Leaders have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve. Parents are overwhelmingly positive. Their comments include, 'Shoscombe is such a special place, so nurturing' and 'a place where lessons are brought to life'. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe. Pupils know adults care for them. They are mature, polite and confident. They say that everyone is kind to one another. The school is shaped by its values such as respect and aspiration. Pupils treat everyone equally. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. They take pride in their work. Pupils behave well. They show high levels of respect towards adults and their peers. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities provided for them. Leaders successfully prioritise pupils' personal development, such as their understanding of the wider world. Pupils are able to engage in national projects, for example in relation to climate change. They enjoy taking on areas of responsibility, including being librarians, house captains and members of the EEE group. Pupils are very proud of their school.
What the school should improve
- A minority of subjects are not as well designed and implemented as others. They are not as closely linked to the school's curriculum drivers. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could across all subject areas. Leaders need to ensure that the strengths in the organisation and implementation in some subjects across the wider curriculum are replicated across the curriculum as a whole.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 118
Schools near Shoscombe Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peasedown St John Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Hemington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tania Rorison
- Phone
- 01761432479
- Address
- St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, BA2 8NB
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 146424
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.