SchoolScoresPaulton Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7QY
01761 418137 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bath and North East Somerset comparisons use the 30 of its 63 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 27th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 22nd highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 23rd highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bath and North East Somerset figures pool parents at the Bath and North East Somerset schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
69 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 53rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 23rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 53rd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 54th highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 63 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 35th highest of 57 state primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Paulton Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- High Littleton CofE VC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farrington Gurney CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longvernal Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Midsomer Norton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cameley CEVC Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Hill Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Paulton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Paulton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Paulton Junior School?
85% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Paulton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109089.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.