St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Old Road, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Radstock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 12th of 13 primary schools in Radstock. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 22 January 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 10 December 2024
Pupils understand the school's vision to 'be the best you can be'. It is a golden thread that runs throughout the school. Pupils demonstrate this in their daily interactions with each other and with staff. Staff know the pupils well. As soon as children join the Nursery, they form positive relationships with staff. Pupils feel happy, safe and cared for. They are considerate of one another. They respond well to the school's high expectations for their behaviour. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well. Supported by the trust, the school is improving teaching effectively in mathematics. The school's programme for personal development is exceptional. Pupils' character development is at the core of this offer. Pupils learn about the importance of equality. They celebrate difference and play an integral role in developing and demonstrating the school's 'heart' values. The school is determined to identify each pupil's individual gift and talent. The wide variety of enrichment opportunities harness this. Pupils' visit to the Houses of Parliament supports their understanding of democracy. Pupils' visit to a former prison enhanced their learning about crime and punishment.
What the school should improve
- In a few wider curriculum subjects, some teaching does not support pupils to remember long term what they have been taught. Teachers do not systematically check that pupils have learned the curriculum over time. As a result, there are some gaps in pupil's knowledge. The trust should ensure that teaching supports pupils to secure knowledge in their long-term memory and then check they have remembered it.
- At times, the work given to some pupils does not support them to learn the intended curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not secure the knowledge they need or develop a sufficient depth of understanding. The trust should ensure that staff are supported to design learning activities that enable pupils to learn the curriculum successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
165 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Church School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Kilmersdon Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Shoscombe Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 89% 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
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Cathie Lampert
- Phone
- 01761434548
- Address
- Old Road, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NG
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 147993
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.