SchoolScoresPeasedown St John Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Bath Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8DH
01761 432311 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
142 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bath comparisons use the 16 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 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 | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 50 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 97 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 87% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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 figures pool parents at the Bath 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
65 pupils in this year group.
62% — about the same as the Bath and North East Somerset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 65 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 31 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Shoscombe Church School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Church School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Church School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Julian's Church School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welton Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kilmersdon Church School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Midsomer Norton Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Peasedown St John Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Peasedown St John Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did Peasedown St John Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Peasedown St John Primary School?
94% of the 142 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Peasedown St John Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Peasedown St John Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Peasedown St John Primary School as their first choice for 41 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147173.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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