SchoolScoresShoscombe Church School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, BA2 8NB
01761 432479 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
89% — 26 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
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 25th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 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) 26th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 31 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 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
- Peasedown St John Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Church School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Church School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hemington Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Julian's Church School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kilmersdon Church School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shoscombe Church School's Ofsted rating?
Shoscombe Church School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Shoscombe Church School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Shoscombe Church School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Shoscombe Church School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 146424.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.