SchoolScoresSt John's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Oldfield Lane, Bath, BA2 3NR
01225 303990 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 September 2023. 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 |
| 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
106 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 Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 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
41 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109260), before it changed to its current form.
71% — 8 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 80 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 0.8
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 Roman Catholic 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 26th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Oldfield Park Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorlands Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Moorlands Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Park Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Roundhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prior Park Paragon 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Widcombe Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- St Andrew's Church School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widcombe CofE Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2023.
How did St John's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John's Catholic Primary School?
94% of the 106 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St John's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put St John's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 40 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 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 151806.
- 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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Page updated 26 September 2026.